Which is cheaper, Lantus or Tresiba?

Lantus is generally cheaper, starting at $55.00/mo compared to $85.00/mo for Tresiba. The lowest price is at Costco ($50.00/mo).

What is the difference between Lantus and Tresiba?

Lantus (insulin glargine) and Tresiba (insulin degludec) are different medications in the diabetes category.

Is Lantus or Tresiba covered by provincial drug plans?

Lantus: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Tresiba: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Lantus vs Tresiba: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)

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

Lantus starts at $55/mo, while Tresiba starts at $85/mo in Canada. Lantus contains insulin glargine, while Tresiba contains insulin degludec. Last updated: 2026-02-26.

Head-to-Head Comparison

	Lantus	Tresiba
Price Range	$55–$85/mo	$85–$130/mo
Cheapest Pharmacy	Costco ($50.00/mo)	Costco ($80.00/mo)
Generic Name	insulin glargine	insulin degludec
Route	Injection	Injection
Category	Diabetes	Diabetes
ODB Coverage	General Benefit	General Benefit

Pharmacy Price Breakdown

Pharmacy	Lantus	Tresiba
Costco	$50.00/mo	$80.00/mo
Walmart	$65.00/mo	$100.00/mo
Rexall	$72.00/mo	$110.00/mo
Shoppers Drug Mart	$80.00/mo	$120.00/mo

Full Drug Pages

Lantus insulin glargine $55–$85/mo Tresiba insulin degludec $85–$130/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Lantus or Tresiba?: Lantus is generally cheaper, starting at $55.00/mo compared to $85.00/mo for Tresiba. The lowest price is at Costco ($50.00/mo).
What is the difference between Lantus and Tresiba?: Lantus (insulin glargine) and Tresiba (insulin degludec) are different medications in the diabetes category.
Is Lantus or Tresiba covered by provincial drug plans?: Lantus: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Tresiba: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Last updated: 2026-02-26