Humalog
Insulin Lispro |==| | | |__| dose
Insulin Lispro is the active ingredient anchor for this record. Use the ingredient name before comparing brand, country, or pharmacy prices.
Price Comparison
- GoodRx (participating pharmacies) · US$31.60
10mL vial (100U/mL) · coupon · GoodRx insulin lispro coupon price ↗
- Canadian pharmacy retail reference · CACA$38
10mL vial · retail-reference · Canadian pharmacy insulin retail reference ↗
Prices are source-backed snapshots, not medical advice, insurance adjudication, or guaranteed checkout totals.
Price Trend Index
Deterministic trailing 12-month value delta index for this active ingredient class.
Ingredient Breakdown
rapid-acting insulin
Excipients / Maker Notes
- Not enriched yet from label source.
Manufacturer Notes
- This record is normalized from the openFDA NDC seed. Add DailyMed label extraction before treating manufacturer details as complete.
Steps To Take Safely
- Confirm the exact ingredient, brand, dose strength, and schedule with the prescribing clinician.
- Review storage, needle/device instructions, and missed-dose rules from the official medication guide.
- Track dose date, site rotation, side effects, and refill timing before comparing prices.
- Escalate severe allergic, breathing, chest-pain, fainting, or persistent abdominal symptoms urgently.
Side-Effect Signals
- low blood sugar
- injection-site reactions
- weight change
- dose-timing errors
- severe hypoglycemia warning
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Frequently Asked Questions
> What active ingredient is in Humalog?
Humalog is a brand-name prescription drug formulated with the active chemical substance Insulin Lispro. It belongs to the class hint group rapid-acting insulin and is designed for Injection administration.
> How does the US price for Humalog compare to Canada?
Reference price notes index Humalog with a US cash/retail cost of approximately $31.60 (recorded via GoodRx (participating pharmacies)) and a Canadian provincial formulary cost of $38.00 (recorded via Canadian pharmacy retail reference). Comparative gaps fluctuate depending on packaging quantity, pharmacy checkouts, and local benefit tables.
> Can I buy a generic alternative for Humalog?
Yes, Insulin Lispro represents the active molecule identifier. While generics utilize the same active ingredient, clinicians and pharmacists must verify specific bioequivalence boundary configurations before initiating substitution.
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