Medicine by its Russian trade name
Lantus (Лантус) and alternatives in France
In France the medicine is sold under the same name, Lantus. The active ingredient is insulin glargine.
Lantus is a once-daily long-acting basal insulin analogue (glargine).
- Packages in the catalog
- 3 packages
- Forms
- Solution for injection
- Dispensing in France
- Prescription only
- Supply in France
- ANSM reports shortages for some packages
Forms and strengths in France
According to the official BDPM catalog. Packages declared as supplied to the French market come first. A manager confirms availability.
Alternatives to Lantus: medicines with the same active ingredient
Medicines registered in France with the same active ingredients (insulin glargine), according to the official BDPM catalog. Strengths, forms and excipients may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.
Active ingredient
Why Лантус may be missing from Russian pharmacies
A medicine can disappear from Russian pharmacies when its registration lapses or is suspended, the manufacturer leaves the market, supplies are interrupted or procurement changes. LekInfo does not track stock in Russian pharmacies: we show which forms and strengths are registered in France according to the official BDPM database and help you work it out in a consultation.
Prescription
In France Lantus is a prescription-only medicine. Prescribing is a doctor’s decision; a manager will tell you which documents the consultation needs.
Storage temperature
Lantus is stored refrigerated at 2–8 °C. Shipping such medicines requires a cold chain: a manager confirms the conditions and whether delivery is possible during the consultation.
How to get a consultation about Lantus
- 1. Find a medicine
Search by name, active ingredient or code. Information comes from BDPM, the official French medicines database.
- 2. Build a list
Add the medicines you have questions about to your consultation list and set the quantities.
- 3. Send a request
Choose how to reach you: email, Telegram, WhatsApp or phone. No account needed.
- 4. Get a manager’s reply
A manager will clarify the medicine details, check that they are current and explain the possible options. We usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.
Questions and answers
Where can I find Лантус if Russian pharmacies have none?
In France Lantus is registered and listed in the official BDPM database: the catalog has 3 packages. Send a request to a manager, who will check that the information is current and explain the possible options. The consultation is free; we usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.
How much does Lantus cost in France?
Reference guide: ≈ €51 – €75 per package depending on form and strength. This is BDPM reference data excluding delivery, not an offer to sell; a manager confirms the final terms.
What alternatives to Lantus exist in France?
BDPM lists medicines with the same active ingredients (insulin glargine): Lantus, Abasaglar, Toujeo. Strengths and forms may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.
Is a prescription needed for Lantus?
Yes, in France Lantus is prescription-only. A manager will tell you which documents are needed.
Is Lantus the same as Лантус?
Yes, it is the same medicine under the same name; the active ingredient is insulin glargine. Strengths and forms in France may differ from Russian ones, so check them against your prescription.
How is Lantus shipped?
Lantus is stored at 2–8 °C, so shipping requires a cold chain. A manager confirms the conditions and whether delivery is possible during the consultation.
This is reference information, not advertising or an offer to sell, and it does not replace a doctor’s advice. Source: BDPM, the official French medicines database (ANSM), catalog version of 3 November 2026.