BASAGLAR vs LEVEMIR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BASAGLAR and LEVEMIR are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	BASAGLAR	LEVEMIR
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	INSULIN GLARGINE	INSULIN DETEMIR
Manufacturer	Eli Lilly and Co	Novo Nordisk Inc
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Insulin Analog	Insulin Analog
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperglycemia	—

basaglar levemir

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

INSULIN GLARGINE

INSULIN DETEMIR

Manufacturer

Eli Lilly and Co

Novo Nordisk Inc

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Insulin Analog

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperglycemia

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Basaglar and Levemir?

Basaglar contains Insulin Glargine, while Levemir contains Insulin Detemir — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.