How much does Baqsimi cost?
- Baqsimi costs around $305 for a single-dose, single-use, nasal powder spray.
- There is currently no generic form of Baqsimi.
- The Baqsimi Got Your BAQ™ savings card means you may pay as little as $25 for up to 2 Baqsimi devices (conditions apply).
Related: Drugs.com Pricing, Online Coupons and Manufacturer’s Savings
- Baqsimi Price Guide
Baqsimi (glucagon nasal powder) may be used to treat severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar/glucose levels) in adults and children over the age of four. Glucagon is a hormone that increases blood glucose levels by stimulating the release of glucose from the liver. It also slows digestion.
Is Baqsimi expensive?
According to the Drugs.com price guide which bases its price on the Drugs.com discount card which is accepted at most U.S. pharmacies, the cost for a single-dose Baqsimi nasal powder 3mg is approximately $305 depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
Each Baqsimi device contains 1 dose of glucagon nasal powder and cannot be reused. There is currently no generic version of Baqsimi.
Most patients will not pay the full cost of Baqsimi. See, Is Baqsimi covered by Medicare for more information about Medicare charges and the Baqsimi Got Your BAQ™ savings card means you may pay as little as $25 for up to 2 Baqsimi devices (conditions apply).
References
- Baqsimi (glucagon nasal spray). Eli Lilly and Company https://www.drugs.com/pro/baqsimi.html
- Baqsimi Prices, Coupons and Patient Assistance Programs. Drugs.com https://www.drugs.com/price-guide/baqsimi
- Savings & Resources. Baqsimi.com https://www.baqsimi.com/savings-resources/
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When should you use glucagon?
Glucagon is usually given in an emergency to people with insulin-dependent diabetes who develop very low blood sugar levels and pass out or are unable to take some form of sugar by mouth. Glucagon injection or nasal powder (Baqsimi) increases low blood sugar levels back to normal. Continue reading
What are the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Low blood sugar happens in people when the level of sugar in their blood gets too low. Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) include:
- feeling hungry
- feeling nervous or worried
- trembling or shaky feeling
- sweating
- dizziness or light-headedness
- sleepiness
- confusion
- passing out (if low blood sugar is left untreated)
How does Baqsimi work?
Baqsimi works by activating glucagon receptors in the liver, which stimulates the breakdown of glycogen and the release of glucose from the liver into the bloodstream. Continue reading
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