Which is cheaper, Humalog or Novorapid?

Humalog is generally cheaper, starting at $45.00/mo compared to $45.00/mo for Novorapid. The lowest price is at Costco ($40.00/mo).

What is the difference between Humalog and Novorapid?

Humalog (insulin lispro) and Novorapid (insulin aspart) are different medications in the diabetes category.

Is Humalog or Novorapid covered by provincial drug plans?

Humalog: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Novorapid: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Humalog vs Novorapid: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)

Name: Humalog vs Novorapid: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)
Creator: TeleTest
Published: 2026-02-26

Humalog starts at $45/mo, while Novorapid starts at $45/mo in Canada. Humalog contains insulin lispro, while Novorapid contains insulin aspart. Last updated: 2026-02-26.

Head-to-Head Comparison

	Humalog	Novorapid
Price Range	$45–$70/mo	$45–$70/mo
Cheapest Pharmacy	Costco ($40.00/mo)	Costco ($40.00/mo)
Generic Name	insulin lispro	insulin aspart
Route	Injection	Injection
Category	Diabetes	Diabetes
ODB Coverage	General Benefit	General Benefit

Pharmacy Price Breakdown

Pharmacy	Humalog	Novorapid
Costco	$40.00/mo	$40.00/mo
Walmart	$52.00/mo	$52.00/mo
Rexall	$58.00/mo	$58.00/mo
Shoppers Drug Mart	$65.00/mo	$65.00/mo

Full Drug Pages

Humalog insulin lispro $45–$70/mo Novorapid insulin aspart $45–$70/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Humalog or Novorapid?: Humalog is generally cheaper, starting at $45.00/mo compared to $45.00/mo for Novorapid. The lowest price is at Costco ($40.00/mo).
What is the difference between Humalog and Novorapid?: Humalog (insulin lispro) and Novorapid (insulin aspart) are different medications in the diabetes category.
Is Humalog or Novorapid covered by provincial drug plans?: Humalog: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Novorapid: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Last updated: 2026-02-26