LEVEMIR vs TRESIBA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. LEVEMIR and TRESIBA 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	LEVEMIR	TRESIBA
Rating	70/100	66/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$11.35 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	INSULIN DETEMIR	INSULIN DEGLUDEC
Manufacturer	Novo Nordisk Inc	Novo Nordisk
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Insulin Analog	Insulin Analog
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	—	Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperglycemia

levemir tresiba

Rating

70/100

66/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$11.35 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

INSULIN DETEMIR

INSULIN DEGLUDEC

Manufacturer

Novo Nordisk Inc

Novo Nordisk

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Insulin Analog

Boxed warning

None

Treats

—

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperglycemia

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Levemir or Tresiba?

By our independent rating, Levemir scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.3 out of 5 for Tresiba. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Levemir and Tresiba?

Levemir contains Insulin Detemir, while Tresiba contains Insulin Degludec — 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.