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

  1. Check eligibility (commercial insurance required)
  2. Complete the enrollment form online (takes ~2 minutes)
  3. Download or print your savings card
  4. 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

  1. Confirm income eligibility (below 400% FPL / ~$undefined/yr for individuals)
  2. Have your prescriber complete and sign the application
  3. Submit by fax, mail, or online
  4. 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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