Lantus: price, uses & cheaper substitutes
Prescription required (Schedule H)
Lantus contains Insulin glargine 100 IU/ml. Listed MRP is ₹651.98 for 3 (₹217.33 per ml).
The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹113.33 per ml.
- MRP
- ₹651.98
- ₹ / ml
- ₹217.33
- Pack
- 3
- Manufacturer
- Sanofi India Ltd
Same-salt cheaper options
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / ml | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insulin Glargine Injection IP 100 IU per mlJan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 3 ml | ₹340.00 | ₹113.33 | 19 October 2026 |
| Basalog | Biocon | 5 ml | ₹841.73 | ₹168.35 | 19 October 2026 |
| Xglar | Eris Lifesciences Ltd | 5 ml | ₹893.27 | ₹178.65 | 19 October 2026 |
| Nobeglar | Mankind Pharma Ltd | 3 ml | ₹624.64 | ₹208.21 | 19 October 2026 |
| Glaritus | Wockhardt Ltd | 3 ml | ₹640.84 | ₹213.61 | 19 October 2026 |
| Basugine | Lupin Ltd | 3 ml | ₹651.95 | ₹217.32 | 19 October 2026 |
| Lantus | Sanofi India Ltd | 3 ml | ₹651.98 | ₹217.33 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Same salt and strength only. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands. See all Insulin glargine 100 IU/ml brands, safety and side effects
What Insulin glargine 100 IU/ml is used for
- Type 1 diabetes – as the long-acting "basal" insulin, together with a mealtime insulin.
- Type 2 diabetes when tablets alone no longer control blood sugar.
- Providing a steady background insulin level over 24 hours with one injection a day.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lantus used for?
Lantus is insulin glargine, a long-acting insulin injected once a day to give steady background insulin in type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It is usually combined with tablets or a mealtime insulin.
When should I inject Lantus – morning or night?
Once a day at the same time every day. Many people inject at bedtime, but morning works too. Do not switch times without asking your doctor.
Lantus vs Basalog – what is the difference?
Both are insulin glargine 100 IU/ml. Basalog is a biosimilar made in India; Lantus is the original brand. Do not switch between brands without your doctor adjusting and monitoring.
How long can I keep a Lantus pen after opening?
An opened pen is kept at room temperature, away from heat and sunlight, and discarded after 28 days even if insulin remains. Unopened pens stay in the fridge.
Sources
- Tata 1mg product page (MRP as listed) (19 October 2026)
- MedlinePlus – Insulin glargine (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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