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Compare INSULIN DEGLUDEC (Tresiba) and INSULIN DETEMIR (LEVEMIR) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Tresiba · Insulin
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The primary activity of insulin, including TRESIBA, is regulation of glucose metabolism. Insulin and its analogs lower blood glucose by stimulating periphe...
Approved for
LEVEMIR, Levemir · Insulin
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The primary activity of insulin, including LEVEMIR, is regulation of glucose metabolism. Insulins and its analogs lower blood glucose by stimulating periph...
Approved for
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Based on 4 Reddit discussions
INSULIN DEGLUDEC
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positive
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INSULIN DETEMIR
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positive
2 threads
2 Reddit threads analysed for INSULIN DEGLUDEC
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
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32 upvotes
Have any other independent pharms/techs noticed a sudden drop in reimbursement rates on brand names, predominantly from Cigna plans? Of course we would always lose money on 90 day supplies, but we would at least be close to our cost, maybe losing $5-20$ on 30-days. However, in the past 48 ours I hav
Wellcare will not pay for brand name Tresiba in 2025. However, they will pay for insulin degludec (unbranded biologic version of Tresiba). Insulin deludec is of course on backorder. WellCare already denied the prior auth for name brand. Their other option on formulary insulin glargine-yfgn is also o
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2 Reddit threads analysed for INSULIN DETEMIR
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Mixed
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101 upvotes
It seems like JCAHO, ASHP & USP aren’t crystal clear. I think the 42-days once opened would fly for a multi dose vial dedicated to a single patient. But once multiple patient doses are drawn from the same vial, the 28-day rule kicks in.
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
Both INSULIN DEGLUDEC and INSULIN DETEMIR belong to the Insulin class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients.
Both medications are approved for See full prescribing information. When two drugs treat the same condition, the choice between them often depends on the patient's medical history, other medications, tolerability, and prescriber preference.
INSULIN DEGLUDEC carries 4 FDA warnings. INSULIN DETEMIR carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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