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

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
Enroll in Novo Nordisk Savings 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
Download application →Call 1-866-310-7549

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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