Levemir or other wise known as insulin detemir, is a drug that is man made specifically to lower the levels of glucose for those patients who are suffering from type 1 or 2 diabetes. This works right after it is injected in the body and works evenly for 24 hours. It is also used to treat type 1 diabetes in children who are least 2 years old.
Here’s a list of Levemir prices:
Dosage | Without Insurance |
|---|---|
CVS Pharmacy |
|
| 3ml (2 flexpens) | $140.00 |
| 3ml (3 flexpens) | $210.00 |
| 3ml (5 flexpens) | $350.00 |
Kmart |
|
| 3ml (2 flexpens) | $123.81 |
| 3ml (3 flexpens) | $182.52 |
| 3ml (5 flexpens) | $332.00 |
Kroger |
|
| 3ml (2 flexpens) | $123.81 |
| 3ml (3 flexpens) | $187.00 |
| 3ml (5 flexpens) | $324.00 |
Publix |
|
| 3ml (2 flexpens) | $123.81 |
| 3ml (3 flexpens) | $184.47 |
| 3ml (5 flexpens) | $353.00 |
Rite Aid |
|
| 3ml (2 flexpens) | $146.00 |
| 3ml (3 flexpens) | $219.00 |
| 3ml (5 flexpens) | $364.00 |
Target |
|
| 3ml (2 flexpens) | $133.00 |
| 3ml (3 flexpens) | $199.00 |
| 3ml (5 flexpens) | $329.00 |
Walgreens |
|
| 3ml (2 flexpens) | $125.93 |
| 3ml (3 flexpens) | $185.91 |
| 3ml (5 flexpens) | $305.83 |
Walmart |
|
| 3ml (2 flexpens) | $121.48 |
| 3ml (3 flexpens) | $179.73 |
| 3ml (5 flexpens) | $296.20 |
History
The US Food and Drug Administration issued a public health advisory on June 13, 2009 for this drug, after finding out that 129,000 vials were stolen and sold in US Markets. The FDA warned the public that they may not have been handled or stored properly and may be dangerous to the health.
Medical Uses
When using this drug, make sure to follow the instructions that your doctor gave you exactly. Make sure that you follow all of the directions that are indicated on the back part or inside of the box, and do not use the medicine either in smaller or lager amounts for an extended period of time than the recommended.
This medicine is injected underneath the skin and taken during the evening before dinner or before you go to bed. Make sure that you use the dose at least 12 hours after you take your dosage in the morning. If you have a nurse at home, ask them to teach you where to inject the insulin on your arm, so as not to inject in the same place twice in a row, and prevent bruising.
Warnings and precautions
Keep in mind that you must never reuse or share between other people with the same sickness, as it may cause the transmission of blood borne pathogens. If taken the wrong way, it may cause hypoglycemia due to incorrect dosage.
