Tresiba Flextouch Coupons & Prices

Looking for a Tresiba FlexTouch coupon? Tresiba FlexTouch (insulin degludec) is a once-daily, long-acting basal insulin used to help control blood sugar in adults and children age 1 and older with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Whether you are uninsured, on Medicare, or your insurance does not cover it, you can use a free Rx.com cash coupon to compare prices at pharmacies near you. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price on the Tresiba FlexTouch pen.

What is Tresiba FlexTouch and how does it work?

Tresiba FlexTouch is a brand-name prefilled insulin pen containing insulin degludec, a long-acting (basal) human insulin analog. It is FDA-approved to improve blood sugar control in adults and pediatric patients age 1 year and older who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and need insulin. As a basal insulin, it works steadily in the background to keep blood sugar stable throughout the day and is taken just once daily.

In type 1 diabetes, Tresiba must be used together with a short-acting (mealtime) insulin. In type 2 diabetes, it may be used on its own, with oral diabetes medicines, or alongside other insulins. It is not used to treat diabetic ketoacidosis. This information is educational and not a substitute for your provider's guidance on how and when to use your insulin.

Tresiba FlexTouch cost: manufacturer savings card vs. Rx.com cash coupon

There are two main ways to lower your cost. Novo Nordisk offers a manufacturer savings card for Tresiba through its official NovoCare program (see the official savings offer here). Manufacturer copay cards like this are generally limited to people with commercial (private) insurance and typically cannot be used if you have Medicare, Medicaid, or no insurance. Terms, eligibility, and any dollar limits are set by the manufacturer and can change, so always check the official page for current details.

The Rx.com cash coupon is different: it is a discount you can use when you are uninsured, on Medicare, or when the manufacturer card is declined. It is free and requires no insurance. Enter your ZIP above to see today's Tresiba FlexTouch price at pharmacies near you and compare it against your other options.

Tresiba alternatives and how it compares

Tresiba is one of several long-acting basal insulins. Others your provider may discuss include Lantus (insulin glargine), Levemir (insulin detemir), Toujeo (a concentrated insulin glargine), and Basaglar (a follow-on insulin glargine). These are all basal insulins, but they differ in their active ingredient, how long they last, and how they are dosed, so they are not automatically interchangeable.

Tresiba FlexTouch is the prefilled-pen form of the same medicine sold as Tresiba. Novo Nordisk previously sold an unbranded biologic version of insulin degludec (the same product marketed without the Tresiba name), but it has discontinued that unbranded biologic, so it is no longer a routine option at the pharmacy. Only your provider can decide which basal insulin and dose is right for you; do not switch insulins on your own.

Important safety information

Tresiba has no boxed warning, but the most common and potentially serious side effect is hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), which can be life-threatening. Your risk goes up with dose changes, changes in meals or activity, and when combined with other glucose-lowering medicines. Regular blood sugar monitoring is essential. Severe low potassium (hypokalemia) is also possible and can be dangerous. Other risks include allergic reactions (including rare anaphylaxis), weight gain, and injection-site reactions such as lipodystrophy or skin lumps, so rotate your injection sites. Using Tresiba with thiazolidinediones (TZDs) can cause fluid retention and heart failure.

Do not dilute Tresiba, mix it with other insulins, or use it in an insulin pump, and do not inject it into a vein or muscle. Never share a FlexTouch pen with another person, even if the needle is changed, because of the risk of passing bloodborne infections. This is a summary, not complete safety information. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your full health history before starting or changing this medicine.