, most Medicare recipients can access free insulin, but exactly which insulin product is offered varies by state.<\/span><\/p>\nPatients paying the cash price for Semglee or Lantus can save on insulin by using coupons. For instance, the average retail price of Lantus is $320 for 1, 10 mL of a 100-unit\/mL vial. A free<\/span> card<\/span> or<\/span> coupon<\/span> can lower the price to $65 for the same vial. Similarly, the average cost of Semglee is $110 per 1, 3 mL of a 100-unit\/mL pen, but using a<\/span> coupon<\/span> can lower that price to $20.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nCompare Semglee vs. Lantus cost and coverage<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\nTypically covered by insurance?<\/b><\/td>\n Yes, but coverage varies by plan.<\/span><\/td>\n Yes, but coverage varies by plan.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTypically covered by Medicare Part D?<\/b><\/td>\n Yes, but coverage varies by plan.<\/span><\/td>\n Yes, but coverage varies by plan.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTypically covered by Medicaid?<\/b><\/td>\n Yes, but coverage varies by state.<\/span><\/td>\n Yes, but coverage varies by state.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nQuantity<\/b><\/td>\n 1, 3 mL of 100 unit\/mL pen<\/span><\/td>\n 1, 10mL of 100 unit\/mL vial<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n cost<\/b><\/td>\n $20 at Kroger<\/span><\/td>\n $65 at Kroger<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nPrescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing in ZIP code 23666 as of 10\/20\/2025. The listed price without insurance references the price of brand-name drugs (unless otherwise specified). The listed price references the price of generic drugs if available. Click the \u201c cost\u201d link to see the latest drug prices.<\/span><\/i>Save on diabetes medication and supplies<\/b><\/p>\nLantus vs. Semglee side effects<\/span><\/h2>\nRemember, <\/span>Lantus<\/span> and<\/span> Semglee<\/span> are biosimilar drugs. <\/span>\u201cThere is no difference in side effects between the medicines,\u201d Dr. Odogwu says.<\/span> Both can cause the following potential side effects:<\/span><\/p>\n\nHypoglycemia<\/span> (low blood sugar)<\/span><\/li>\nWeight gain<\/span><\/li>\nEdema (fluid retention)<\/span><\/li>\nInjection site reactions such as skin rash, redness, or itching<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nHypoglycemia can become a very serious side effect if blood sugar levels are not stabilized quickly. People with diabetes and their caregivers need to know the <\/span>early signs of low blood sugar<\/span>, such as hunger and shakiness, as hypoglycemia can become life-threatening if blood glucose levels continue to drop.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIt\u2019s essential to consult a healthcare provider for a list of complete side effects when starting Lantus, Semglee, or other insulin products.<\/span><\/p>\nSemglee and Lantus drug interactions and warnings<\/span><\/h2>\nAs interchangeable biosimilar insulin products, Semglee and Lantus come with the same lists of potential drug interactions and warnings. Specifically, both should be avoided by patients with an allergy to insulin glargine and a history of low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia is a serious risk for anyone using an insulin product, including long-acting insulin such as Semglee or Lantus. These diabetes treatments can also increase the risk of low potassium.<\/span><\/p>\nThere are a few other warnings relevant to Semglee and Lantus:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\u201c<\/span>Always let your healthcare provider know if you make changes to your diet and exercise habits, since these can affect your blood sugar and your insulin dose may need to be adjusted,\u201d Dr. Odogwu says.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\nNever share needles, syringes, or insulin pens.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\nNever stop taking insulin without consulting your provider. \u201c<\/span>Taking insulin can sometimes cause weight gain and lead to people stopping their insulin,\u201d Dr. Odogwu says. \u201cInstead of stopping the medication, reach out to your physician to discuss a plan to manage the weight gain.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\nAvoid driving or operating heavy machinery until your body\u2019s reaction to insulin stabilizes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIt\u2019s important for patients to tell their prescribers if they are <\/span>pregnant<\/span> or breastfeeding before starting Semglee or Lantus. The healthcare professional may or may not decide to prescribe a different insulin product.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nBottom line\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nOnly a healthcare provider familiar with your medical conditions, health history, and other medications can offer medical advice on which insulin product is best for you. The treatment of diabetes is a long-term process, so it is essential to establish care with a provider you trust. In the case of Semglee and Lantus, most providers will write a prescription for the lowest cost option. <\/span>\u201cLantus was the only basal insulin that most doctors were taught, [so] it\u2019s the first option in a lot of our minds. I will usually write for Lantus and place a note to change to the equivalent covered basal insulin if needed,\u201d Dr. Alexander-EL says. <\/span><\/p>\n\n \n \n
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