The list price¹ of a 5-pack of 3 mL Humalog U-100 KwikPens (15 mL or 1,500 units) is $530.40 and the list price of a Humalog U-100 10 mL (1,000 units) vial is $274.70, but the amount you pay will largely depend on your insurance plan.

How much is a pen of Humalog?

The cost for Humalog KwikPen injectable solution (100 units/mL) is around $542 for a supply of 15 milliliters, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.

Is Humalog covered by insurance?

The best way to save on Humalog is to use your insurance. Humalog is covered by most insurance plans, but there is a catch. Most plans require that patients submit a prior authorization form or complete step therapy before they will cover the drug.

Is Humalog now generic?

Humalog is available as a generic drug called insulin lispro. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also approved a generic form of Humalog Mix 75/25, which will be available on the market in the future. The generic drug is known as insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro.

What is the 500 rule in diabetes?

Use the 500 Rule to estimate insulin-to-carb ratio: 500/TDD = number of carb grams covered by a unit of insulin. Example: 500/50=10; 1unit of insulin will cover about 10 grams of carbohydrate.

How many Humalog KwikPens are in a box?

Humalog Insulin 100U/ml KwikPen 3ml Cartridge – Box of 5 Cartridges.

How much does Lantus cost out of pocket?

The cost for Lantus subcutaneous solution (100 units/mL) is around $306 for a supply of 10 milliliters, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.

What is the most expensive insulin?

“The absurdly high cost of insulin” – as high as $350 a bottle, often 2 bottles per month needed by diabetics. Fifteen years ago, a patient with diabetes might have paid $175.57 for a 20-milliliter vial of the long-acting insulin Humulin R U-500.

What does insulin cost?

The price for a vial of insulin ranges from $175 to $250, and a pack of pens ranges from $375 to $500. “Prices are too high,” Redmond says. “Not just for insulin but for most diabetes medications. All of it is still insanely expensive.”

Is Novolog the same as Humalog?

Overall, both Humalog and Novolog are rapid-acting insulins, so they work similarly and are equally effective. For this reason, they also have similar drug interactions and side effects. However, Novolog seems to work more quickly, and Humalog (including generic insulin lispro) is usually cheaper.

Is there a substitute for Humalog?

Admelog Now a Cheaper Alternative to Generic Humalog Insulin – GoodRx.

What is an alternative for Humalog?

Humalog is the brand-name version of insulin lispro, and Novolog is the brand-name version of insulin aspart. These drugs both help manage blood glucose (sugar) in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Humalog and Novolog are both rapid acting. That means they work more quickly than other types of insulin.

How much Humalog can you take in a day?

If your blood sugar needs to be managed further, your doctor may instruct you to add doses before other meals. When starting treatment with Humalog or another rapid-acting insulin, the ADA has specific recommendations. The ADA recommends a starting dose of 4 units or 10% of your total daily long-acting insulin dose.

Can you take Lantus and Humalog together?

No, you should never mix Humalog (insulin lispro) and Lantus (insulin glargine) insulins together in the same syringe. Lantus should never be mixed in the same syringe with any other insulin or injectable medication.

What is the sliding scale for insulin?

The term “sliding scale” refers to the progressive increase in pre-meal or nighttime insulin doses. The term “sliding scale” refers to the progressive increase in the pre-meal or nighttime insulin dose, based on pre-defined blood glucose ranges. Sliding scale insulin regimens approximate daily insulin requirements.