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How much is Tresiba Flextouch (insulin degludec flextouch) without insurance?

The generic version of Tresiba Flextouch, insulin degludec flextouch, costs $152 without insurance. Learn how to get Tresiba Flextouch at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
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By | Jan. 11, 2024 Medically reviewed by Leslie Greenberg, MD
Two Rx injectable pens: How much is Tresiba Flextouch (insulin degludec flextouch) without insurance?

Key takeaways

  • Tresiba Flextouch, a long-acting insulin for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, costs approximately $152 without insurance for a 3 mL injector of 300 units of insulin degludec.

  • Generic versions of Tresiba Flextouch are available for less, offering a lower-cost alternative to the brand-name product.

  • Patients can use a SingleCare prescription discount card to reduce the cost of Tresiba Flextouch to less than $40 for one 3 mL injector.

  • Other long-acting insulin options like insulin glargine and insulin detemir are available, with prices varying by brand and quantity.

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Tresiba Flextouch is a self-injected insulin product that controls high blood sugar levels in children and adults with Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes. Insulin degludec, the active ingredient, is a long-acting insulin that is slowly absorbed by the body. For people on insulin, long-acting insulin typically makes up one-half of each day’s insulin dose. Tresiba side effects include injection site reactions, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), low potassium, unusual fat deposits (lipodystrophy), and possible allergic reactions. 

What is the generic for Tresiba Flextouch?

The generic version of Tresiba is insulin degludec available from one manufacturer, Novo Nordisk. Generic insulin degludec can be purchased as a vial for use with a syringe or in pen injector form called insulin degludec Flextouch. The generic Flextouch pen injector is identical to the Flextouch pen injector used with Tresiba Flextouch. 

Is Tresiba Flextouch covered by insurance?

Tresiba Flextouch has almost 90% coverage by health insurance plans and most Medicare Part D drug plans and Medicaid plans. Coverage will vary by plan. Tresiba is usually placed in the middle copay tiers as a premium-priced insulin product. However, the manufacturer offers a copay card for people with commercial insurance. The final out-of-pocket cost will also be determined by other factors.

How much does Tresiba Flextouch cost without insurance?

Without insurance coverage, Tresiba Flextouch averages $152 for a single, 3 mL injector containing 300 units of insulin degludec. The cost per unit is 52 cents. Calculating the cost of a 30-day supply of Tresiba Flextouch will depend on the number of daily units prescribed.

Patients have some lower-cost alternatives. Generic Tresiba Flextouch costs about $56 for a 300-unit injector pen, which drops the price per unit to 19 cents. Other long-acting insulin alternatives include insulin glargine and insulin detemir. A Basaglar KwikPen containing 300 units of insulin glargine costs $90 (30 cents per unit). People might also save money by switching to syringe injections of long-acting insulin. Generic Lantus (insulin glargine) costs $210 for one 10 mL vial of 100 unit/mL solution (21¢ per unit). 

Over-the-counter drugs, herbal remedies, and supplements are unsuitable substitutes for insulin or prescription medications to control high blood glucose levels.

No matter what long-acting insulin is used, the most dramatic way to save money may be to use a SingleCare prescription discount card. With SingleCare, patients or their caregivers can pay as little as $37 for one 3 mL insulin degludec Flextouch of 100 unit/mL solution, only 37 cents per unit.

RELATED: Tresiba Flextouch alternatives: What can I take instead of Tresiba Flextouch? 
Drug name Price without insurance of brand-name drug  SingleCare price Savings options
Tresiba Flextouch $152 per 1, 3 mL pen-injector of 100 unit/mL solution $37 per 1, 3 mL pen-injector of 100 unit/mL solution of brand-name Tresiba Flextouch See latest prices
Generic Tresiba Flextouch

(insulin degludec flextouch)

 $56 per 1, 3 mL pen-injector of 100 unit/mL solution  $37 per 1, 3 mL pen-injector of 100 unit/mL solution of generic insulin degludec Flextouch See latest prices
Levemir

(insulin detemir)

 $396 per 1, 10 mL vial of 100 unit/mL solution $241 per 1, 10 mL vial of 100 unit/mL solution of brand-name Levemir See latest prices
Lantus

(insulin glargine)

 $410 per 1, 10 mL vial of 100 unit/mL solution $116 per 1, 10 mL vial of 100 unit/mL solution of brand-name Lantus See latest prices
Basaglar KwikPen

(insulin glargine solostar)

 $90 per 1, 3 mL pen-injector of 100 unit/mL solution $36 per 1, 3 mL pen-injector of 100 unit/mL solution of brand-name Basaglar KwikPen See latest prices
Toujeo Solostar

(insulin glargine)

 $574 per 3, 1.5 mL pen-injectors of 300 unit/mL solution $307 per 3, 1.5 mL pen-injectors of 300 unit/mL solution of brand-name Toujeo Solostar See latest prices
Xultophy $302 per 1, 3 mL pen-injector of 100-3.6 unit-mg/mL solution $221 per 1, 3 mL pen-injector of 100-3.6 unit-mg/mL solution of brand-name Xultophy See latest prices

Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing. The listed price without insurance references the price of brand-name drugs (unless otherwise specified). The listed SingleCare price references the price of generic drugs if available. Click the link under “Savings options” to see the latest drug prices.

How to get Tresiba Flextouch without insurance

Insulin affordability is a high priority for diabetes patients or their caregivers. Manufacturers like Novo Nordisk often offer patient assistance programs for uninsured patients, but not every person meets the eligibility requirements. Here are some suggestions for getting Tresiba Flextouch if health insurance is lacking, starting with SingleCare prescription medication savings.

1. Use a SingleCare savings card

With a free coupon from SingleCare, the cash price of generic Tresiba Flextouch can be as low as $37 for 100 units. SingleCare discounts vary depending on the participating pharmacy, so browse SingleCare’s Tresiba Flextouch coupon page for available discounts at local pharmacies. The FAQs section on this page contains additional information about Tresiba savings.

2. Ask the prescribing healthcare provider about generic Tresiba

The only differences between brand-name Tresiba and its generic are the name and price. The drug is the same, the manufacturer is the same … even the Flextouch pen is the same. The price for generic Tresiba Flextouch is only $56 per 100 units or $37 when using a free coupon from SingleCare. You can also ask a healthcare professional for medical advice about other types of insulin.

3. Shop for the lowest price

The lowest pharmacy price for a single Tresiba Flextouch 100-unit injector pen is only $61, which is a considerable saving off the average price of $150. A quick comparison of pharmacy prices can be found on SingleCare’s . 

4. Consider health insurance

Diabetes is a lifelong condition that requires daily life-saving treatment. Health insurance may be the most affordable option when the total costs are added up. Start with your state’s online health insurance marketplace or talk to a local health department representative. If health insurance is difficult to afford, consider signing up for Medicaid, CHIP, or Medicare Low Income Subsidy. Eligibility requirements and enrollment information can be found online. 

 

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