Glucagon Emergency Kit Coupons & Prices

Glucagon Emergency Kit FAQs

How much does Glucagon Emergency Kit cost without insurance?

The standard out-of-pocket cost of Glucagon Emergency Kit without health insurance is $556.44 per 1, 1 Kit Box though you can save using a SingleCare Glucagon Emergency Kit coupon to pay only $212.23 for 1, 1 kit Box of Glucagon Emergency Kit. If you don’t have access to an insurance plan, you can still use SingleCare for free Glucagon Emergency Kit savings.

How much does Glucagon Emergency Kit cost with insurance?

Each insurance formulary is different and may or may not cover Glucagon Emergency Kit. The cost of Glucagon Emergency Kit with insurance coverage varies depending on your plan - check with your insurance provider for specific drug coverage and copay details. If your insurance does not cover Glucagon Emergency Kit, you can use SingleCare to get discounts on Glucagon Emergency Kit at your participating pharmacy. Additionally, you can also use SingleCare coupons if you have Medicare or Medicaid. If Medicare or Medicaid don’t cover your Glucagon Emergency Kit prescription, you can use SingleCare instead. Go to the SingleCare website or app to compare the lowest price of Glucagon Emergency Kit with SingleCare versus your copay with insurance or Medicare.

Does Medicare cover Glucagon Emergency Kit and how much does it cost?

Glucagon Emergency Kit is generally not covered by Medicare prescription plans, but you can call your specific plan to check coverage. If it’s not covered, you can ask your doctor about prescribing another form of glucagon such as Baqsimi nasal spray. Or, you can use a SingleCare coupon for Glucagon Emergency Kit. Our lowest price for Glucagon Emergency Kit is currently $212.23 for 1, 1 kit Box.

Is there a generic of Glucagon Emergency Kit?

Glucagon Emergency Kit is a brand name drug made by AMPHASTAR-IMS. The generic version of Glucagon Emergency Kit is Glucagon (rDNA) and is much cheaper than the price of Glucagon Emergency Kit, which is $556.44 per 1, 1 Kit Box, but uses the same active ingredient as Glucagon Emergency Kit. Check with your local pharmacy for availability. Use a SingleCare prescription drug discount card to pay $212.23 for 1, 1 kit Box.

What is in a Glucagon Emergency Kit? 

Glucagon Emergency Kit contains glucagon, which increases blood sugar. This medicine is used for people with diabetes who have a severe low blood sugar episode and cannot eat or drink. Normally, when blood sugar starts to drop, people with diabetes eat or drink a certain amount of fast-acting sugar, such as Smarties, jelly beans, glucose tablets, or apple juice. This helps quickly raise the blood sugar. 

In some cases, though, blood sugar falls too fast, and the patient may have a seizure, become unconscious, or the fast-acting sugar may not work fast enough. 

Having low blood sugar for too long can cause a seizure, coma, or death. In this case, emergency glucagon can be given by a trained caregiver, family member, or friend. 

Glucagon works by telling the liver to release sugar, which increases blood sugar in the event of a severely low blood sugar episode. 

Also ensure that your caregivers, family members, and close friends are familiar with the symptoms of low blood sugar such as dizziness, shaking, hunger, headache, fast heartbeat, sweating, anxiety, irritability, and confusion. 

Do you need a prescription for a Glucagon Emergency Kit?

Yes, you need a prescription for Glucagon Emergency Kit. You can take your prescription to your local participating pharmacy and use your SingleCare discount. You should have one kit for home and one kit for when you are out of the home.

Can you self-administer Glucagon Emergency Kit?

You should know how and when to administer Glucagon Emergency Kit, and so should caregivers, family, and close friends. 

Your prescribing healthcare provider can teach you how to use this medication. Learn how to prepare and administer the medication, and tell caregivers, family, and friends where it is located and how to use it. 

In an emergency, glucagon should be given as quickly as possible. If someone else is giving you the injection, they should always call for emergency medical help after giving the injection. 

After the injection, as soon as you can eat, you should eat some fast-acting sugar and then a snack or small meal such as whole wheat crackers and peanut butter. 

How long does a Glucagon Emergency Kit last? 

Always know when your Glucagon Emergency Kit expires, and ensure you get a new prescription before your current kit expires. You should not use Glucagon Emergency Kit after its expiration date. 

Store this medication at room temperature. Keep out of reach of children. 

What can I use instead of a Glucagon Emergency Kit?

For a blood sugar emergency, various forms of glucagon are available, including injections and a nasal spray. The nasal spray is called Baqsimi. Consult your healthcare provider for additional information and medical advice to determine which medication is best for you.