Insulin Glargine
Insulins and Analogues For Injection, Long-Acting
Sold as Lantus · Ondibta · Suliqua · Lusduna · TOUJEO Max
- Drug class
- Insulins and Analogues For Injection, Long-Acting
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Routes
- Subcutaneous
- Markets covered
- 4
- Products on record
- 218
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 13,761
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin analog [1]. It belongs to the drug class of insulins and analogues for injection, long-acting [1].
Insulin glargine is approved to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus [1]. It is also indicated for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus [1]. It is not recommended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis [1].
This medication is available under various brand names, including BASAGLAR KwikPen, TOUJEO, and LANTUS SOLOSTAR [1]. In the past 12 months, there have been 13,761 adverse event reports associated with this active ingredient [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 186 | May 29, 2026 |
| US United States | FDA | 17 | March 18, 2026 |
| CA Canada | Health Canada | 9 | January 5, 2026 |
| EU European Union | EMA | 6 | April 24, 2026 |
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
186 products
Uses
Treatment of diabetes mellitus in adults, adolescents and children aged 2 years and above.
How to take
USUnited States· FDA
17 products
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE BASAGLAR ® is indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. BASAGLAR ® is a long-acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
( 1 ) Limitations of Use : Not recommended for treating diabetic ketoacidosis. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use BASAGLAR is not recommended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.
How to take
CACanada· Health Canada
9 products
Uses
LANTUS [insulin glargine injection (rDNA origin)] is a recombinant human insulin analog indicated for once-daily subcutaneous administration in the treatment of patients over 17 years of age with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus who require basal (long-acting) insulin for the control of hyperglycemia.
LANTUS is also indicated in the treatment of pediatric patients (˃6 years old) with Type 1 diabetes mellitus who require basal (long-acting) insulin for the control of hyperglycemia. 1 Pediatrics Pediatrics (>6 years of age): Based on the data submitted and reviewed by Health Canada, the safety and efficacy of LANTUS in pediatric patients over 6 years of age with Type 1 diabetes mellitus has been established.
Therefore, Health Canada has authorized an indication for pediatric use. 2 Geriatrics Geriatrics (>65 years of age): Evidence from clinical studies and experience suggests that use in the geriatric population is associated with differences in safety or effectiveness.
EUEuropean Union· EMA
6 products
Uses
Treatment of diabetes mellitus in adults, adolescents and children aged 2 years and above.
How to take
Drug interactions
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Sources & citations
- [1]MHRA (UK) · PLGB148950227 · revised April 10, 2026
- [2]FDA DailyMed · 0ad21db3-2b1c-4e… · revised December 11, 2025 [PDF]
- [3]Health Canada (DPD) · 02245689 · revised March 22, 2025
- [4]European Medicines Agency · EMEA/H/C/006136 · revised April 24, 2026
- [5]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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