Which is cheaper, Lantus or Tresiba?

Lantus is generally cheaper, starting at $55.00 per month compared to $85.00 per month for Tresiba. The lowest price is at Costco ($54.49 per month).

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 $55.00 per month, while Tresiba starts at $85.00 per month 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–$93 per month	$85–$133 per month
Cheapest Pharmacy	Costco ($54.49 per month)	Costco ($84.49 per month)
Generic Name	insulin glargine	insulin degludec
Route	Injection	Injection
Category	Diabetes	Diabetes
ODB Coverage	General Benefit	General Benefit

Pharmacy Total Breakdown

Pharmacy	Lantus	Tresiba
Costco	$54.49 per month	$84.49 per month
Walmart	$74.97 per month	$109.97 per month
Rexall	$84.99 per month	$122.99 per month
Shoppers Drug Mart	$92.99 per month	$132.99 per month

Full Drug Pages

Lantus insulin glargine $55–$93 per month Tresiba insulin degludec $85–$133 per month

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Lantus or Tresiba?: Lantus is generally cheaper, starting at $55.00 per month compared to $85.00 per month for Tresiba. The lowest price is at Costco ($54.49 per month).
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