Levemir (insulin detemir) — How to Pay Less
Insulin (Long-Acting) · Last verified 2026-03-22
Current Pricing
Retail Price
$430
per month (estimated)
Copay Card Price
$35
per month with commercial insurance
Patient Assistance (PAP)
FREE
if income-eligible
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Savings Options by Insurance
🏢Commercial Insurance
- Novo Nordisk Savings Card: Pay as little as $35/mo. (Max annual benefit: Up to 3 vials or 2 pen packs per fill)
🏥Medicare
- 2026 Part D out-of-pocket cap: $2,000/year. Ask about Extra Help/LIS for additional savings.
💵Uninsured / Cash Pay
- NovoCare Patient Assistance Program: FREE medication if income is below 400% FPL. Call 1-866-310-7549.
- GoodRx, RxSaver, or Amazon Pharmacy discount cards may offer additional savings
How to Enroll
Novo Nordisk Savings Card
- Check eligibility (commercial insurance required)
- Complete the enrollment form online (takes ~2 minutes)
- Download or print your savings card
- Present at pharmacy with your insurance card
Being phased out in favor of Tresiba. Ask doctor about switching if supply becomes inconsistent.
NovoCare Patient Assistance Program
- Confirm income eligibility (below 400% FPL / ~$undefined/yr for individuals)
- Have your prescriber complete and sign the application
- Submit by fax, mail, or online
- Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks
IMPORTANT: Novo Nordisk is discontinuing Levemir. Availability may be limited. Consider switching to Tresiba.
Key Facts
- Category
- Insulin (Long-Acting)
- Generic Name
- insulin detemir
- Dosages
- 100 units/mL FlexPen
- Generic Available
- No (patent expires Expired (being phased out))
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