How much is insulin isophane (Humulin N)?
Real cash prices near you, ranked by what you pay.
What does it cost without insurance?
The lowest cash price for each strength, no insurance needed.
| Strength | Where | Pharmacies pay | Cash price |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPH insulin (Humulin N / Novolin N) 100 units/mL vial (10 mL)1 vial | Lilly Insulin Value ProgramDrug maker price | Pharmacies pay about $42.67 | $35.00 |
Mail order, store generic lists and drug makers’ own prices, checked November 8, 2026. “Pharmacies pay” is roughly what pharmacies themselves pay for it, from Medicare’s national price survey (October 21, 2026).
What else should I know?
Straight answers, no medical advice.
Which strength do I need?
The one on your prescription label. Prices change with strength, so we never guess. If you aren’t sure, ask your pharmacist.
Is there a generic?
Yes. Insulin isophane is the generic for Humulin N and Novolin N.
Does the drug maker sell it for less?
NovoCare MyInsulinRx: $35.00 for 1 vial of NPH insulin (Humulin N / Novolin N) 100 units/mL vial (10 mL). Not with Medicare, Medicaid and VA or TRICARE. See the program
Lilly Insulin Value Program: $35.00 for 1 vial of NPH insulin (Humulin N / Novolin N) 100 units/mL vial (10 mL). Not with Medicare, Medicaid and VA or TRICARE. See the program
Can I get it free?
If your income is limited, Lilly Cares gives Humulin free: up to about $63,840 a year for one person, more for larger households. Fill in the application
If your income is limited, Novo Nordisk Patient Assistance Program gives Novolin N free: up to about $63,840 a year for one person, more for larger households. Fill in the application
Can I ask in my chat instead?
Yes. Add EveryCard Rx to Claude or ChatGPT, then ask “How much is my insulin isophane near me?”