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CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Mechanism Of Action The primary activity of insulin, including insulin glargine, is regulation of glucose metabolism. Insulin and its analogs lower blood glucose by stimulating peripheral glucose uptake, especially by skeletal muscle and fat, and by inhibiting hepatic glucose production. Insulin inhibits lipolysis and proteolysis, and enhances protein synthesis. Pharmacodynamics In clinical studies, the glucose-lowering effect on a molar basis (i.e., when given at the same doses) of intravenous insulin glargine is approximately the same as that for human insulin. Figure 1 shows results from a study in patients with type 1 diabetes conducted for a maximum of 24 hours after the injection. The median time between injection and the end of pharmacological effect was 14.5 hours (range: 9.5 to 19.3 hours) for NPH insulin, and 24 hours (range: 10.8 to >24.0 hours) (24 hours was the end of the observation period) for insulin glargine. Figure 1. Activity Profile in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes The duration of action after abdominal, deltoid, or thigh subcutaneous administration was similar. The time course of action of insulins, including LANTUS, may vary between individuals and within the same individual. Pharmacokinetics Absorption And Bioavailability After subcutaneous injection of LANTUS in healthy subjects and in patients with diabetes, the insulin serum concentrations indicated a slower, more prolonged absorption and a relatively constant concentration/time profile over 24 hours with no pronounced peak in comparison to NPH insulin. Metabolism And Elimination A metabolism study in humans indicates that insulin glargine is partly metabolized at the carboxyl terminus of the B chain in the subcutaneous depot to form two active metabolites with in vitro activity similar to that of human insulin, M1 (21A-Gly-insulin) and M2 (21A-Gly-des-30B-Thr-insulin). Unchanged drug and these degradation products are also present in the circulation. Special Populations Age, Race, And Gender. Effect of age, race, and gender on the pharmacokinetics of LANTUS has not been evaluated. However, in controlled clinical trials in adults (n=3890) and a controlled clinical trial in pediatric patients (n=349), subgroup analyses based on age, race, and gender did not show differences in safety and efficacy between LANTUS and NPH insulin [see Clinical Studies]. Obesity Effect of Body Mass Index (BMI) on the pharmacokinetics of LANTUS has not been evaluated. Clinical Studies Overview Of Clinical Studies The safety and effectiveness of LANTUS given once-daily at bedtime was compared to that of once-daily and twice-daily NPH insulin in open-label, randomized, active-controlled, parallel studies of 2,327 adult patients and 349 pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and 1,563 adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (see Tables 9–11). In general, the reduction in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) with LANTUS was similar to that with NPH insulin. Clinical Studies In Adult And Pediatric Patients With Type 1 Diabetes In two clinical studies (Studies A and B), patients with type 1 diabetes (Study A; n=585, Study B n=534) were randomized to 28 weeks of basalbolus treatment with LANTUS or NPH insulin. Regular human insulin was administered before each meal. LANTUS was administered at bedtime. NPH insulin was administered either as once daily at bedtime or in the morning and at bedtime when used twice daily. In Study A, the average age was 39.2 years. The majority of patients were White (99%) and 55.7% were male. The mean BMI was approximately 24.9 kg/m2 . The mean duration of diabetes was 15.5 years. In Study B, the average age was 38.5 years. The majority of patients were White (95.3%) and 50.6% were male. The mean BMI was approximately 25.8 kg/m2 . The mean duration of diabetes was 17.4 years. In another clinical study (Study C), patients with type 1 diabetes (n=619) were randomized to 16 weeks of basal-bolus treatment with LANTUS or NPH insulin. Insulin lispro was used before each meal. LANTUS was administered once daily at bedtime and NPH insulin was administered once or twice daily. The average age was 39.2 years. The majority of patients were White (96.9%) and 50.6% were male. The mean BMI was approximately 25.6 kg/m2 The mean duration of diabetes was 18.5 years. In these 3 studies, LANTUS and NPH insulin had similar effects on HbA1c (Table 9) with a similar overall rate of severe symptomatic hypoglycemia [see ADVERSE REACTIONS]. Table 9: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus–Adult Treatment duration Treatment in combination with Study A 28 weeks Regular insulin Study B 28 weeks Regular insulin Study C 16 weeks Insulin lispro LANTUS NPH LANTUS NPH LANTUS NPH Number of subjects treated 292 293 264 270 310 309 HbA1c Baseline HbA1c 8.0 8.0 7.7 7.7 7.6 7.7 Adjusted mean change at trial end +0.2 +0.1 -0.2 -0.2 -0.1 -0.1 Treatment Difference (95% CI) +0.1 (0.0; +0.2) +0.1 (-0.1; +0.2) 0.0 (-0.1; +0.1) Basal insulin dose Baseline mean 21 23 29 29 28 28 Mean change from baseline -2 0 -4 +2 -5 +1 Total insulin dose Baseline mean 48 52 50 51 50 50 Mean change from baseline -1 0 0 +4 -3 0 Fasting blood glucose (mg/dL) Baseline mean 167 166 166 175 175 173 Adj. mean change from baseline -21 -16 -20 -17 -29 -12 Body weight (kg) Baseline mean 73.2 74.8 75.5 75.0 74.8 75.6 Mean change from baseline 0.1 -0.0 0.7 1.0 0.1 0.5 Type 1 Diabetes – Pediatric (see Table 10). In a randomized, controlled clinical study (Study D), pediatric patients (age range 6 to 15 years) with type 1 diabetes (n=349) were treated for 28 weeks with a basal-bolus insulin regimen where regular human insulin was used before each meal. LANTUS was administered once daily at bedtime and NPH insulin was administered once or twice daily. The average age was 11.7 years. The majority of patients were White (96.8%) and 51.9% were male. The mean BMI was approximately 18.9 kg/m2 . The mean duration of diabetes was 4.8 years. Similar effects on HbA1c (Table 10) were observed in both treatment groups [see ADVERSE REACTIONS]. Table 10: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus–Pediatric Treatment duration Treatment in combination with Study D 28 weeks Regular insulin LANTUS + Regular Insulin NPH+ Regular Insulin Number of subjects treated 174 175 HbA1c Baseline mean 8.5 8.8 Change from baseline (adjusted mean) +0.3 +0.3 Difference from NPH (adjusted mean) 0.0 (95% CI ) (-0.2; +0.3) Basal insulin dose Baseline mean 19 19 Mean change from baseline -1 +2 Total insulin dose Baseline mean 43 43 Mean change from baseline +2 +3 Fasting blood glucose (mg/dL) Baseline mean 194 191 Mean change from baseline -23 -12 Body weight (kg) Baseline mean 45.5 44.6 Mean change from baseline 2.2 2.5 Clinical Studies In Adults With Type 2 Diabetes In a randomized, controlled clinical study (Study E) (n=570), LANTUS was evaluated for 52 weeks in combination with oral anti-diabetic medications (a sulfonylurea, metformin, acarbose, or combinations of these drugs). The average age was 59.5 years. The majority of patients were White (92.8%) and 53.7% were male. The mean BMI was approximately 29.1 kg/m2 . The mean duration of diabetes was 10.3 years. LANTUS administered once daily at bedtime was as effective as NPH insulin administered once daily at bedtime in reducing HbA1c and fasting glucose (Table 11). The rate of severe symptomatic hypoglycemia was similar in LANTUS and NPH insulin treated patients [see ADVERSE REACTIONS]. In a randomized, controlled clinical study (Study F), in patients with type 2 diabetes not using oral anti-diabetic medications (n=518), a basal-bolus regimen of LANTUS once daily at bedtime or NPH insulin administered once or twice daily was evaluated for 28 weeks. Regular human insulin was used before meals, as needed. The average age was 59.3 years. The majority of patients were White (80.7%) and 60% were male. The mean BMI was approximately 30.5 kg/m2 . The mean duration of diabetes was 13.7 years. LANTUS had similar effectiveness as either once- or twicedaily NPH insulin in reducing HbA1c and fasting glucose (Table 11) with a similar incidence of hypoglycemia [see ADVERSE REACTIONS]. In a randomized, controlled clinical study (Study G), patients with type 2 diabetes were randomized to 5 years of treatment with once-daily LANTUS or twice-daily NPH insulin. For patients not previously treated with insulin, the starting dose of LANTUS or NPH insulin was 10 units daily. Patients who were already treated with NPH insulin either continued on the same total daily NPH insulin dose or started LANTUS at a dose that was 80% of the total previous NPH insulin dose. The primary endpoint for this study was a comparison of the progression of diabetic retinopathy by 3 or more steps on the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) scale. HbA1c change from baseline was a secondary endpoint. Similar glycemic control in the 2 treatment groups was desired in order to not confound the interpretation of the retinal data. Patients or study personnel used an algorithm to adjust the LANTUS and NPH insulin doses to a target fasting plasma glucose ≤100 mg/dL. After the LANTUS or NPH insulin dose was adjusted, other anti-diabetic agents, including pre-meal insulin were to be adjusted or added. The average age was 55.1 years. The majority of patients were White (85.3%) and 53.9% were male. The mean BMI was approximately 34.3 kg/m2 . The mean duration of diabetes was 10.8 years. The LANTUS group had a smaller mean reduction from baseline in HbA1c compared to the NPH insulin group, which may be explained by the lower daily basal insulin doses in the LANTUS group (Table 11). The incidences of severe symptomatic hypoglycemia were similar between groups [see ADVERSE REACTIONS]. Table 11: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus–Adult Treatment duration Treatment in combination with Study E 52 weeks Oral agents Study F 28 weeks Regular insulin Study G 5 years Regular insulin LANTUS NPH LANTUS NPH LANTUS NPH Number of subjects treated 289 281 259 259 513 504 HbA1c Baseline mean 9.0 8.9 8.6 8.5 8.4 8.3 Adjusted mean change from baseline -0.5 -0.4 -0.4 -0.6 -0.6 -0.8 LANTUS - NPH -0.1 +0.2 +0.2 95% CI for Treatment difference (-0.3; +0.1) (0.0; +0.4) (+0.1, +0.4) Basal insulin dose* Baseline mean 14 15 44.1 45.5 39 44 Mean change from baseline +12 +9 -1 +7 +23 +30 Total insulin dose* Baseline mean 14 15 64 67 48 53 Mean change from baseline +12 +9 +10 +13 +41 +40 Fasting blood glucose (mg/dL) Baseline mean 179 180 164 166 190 180 Adj. mean change from baseline -49 -46 -24 -22 -45 -44 Body weight (kg) Baseline mean 83.5 82.1 89.6 90.7 100 99 Adj. mean change from baseline 2.0 1.9 0.4 1.4 3.7 4.8 *In Study G, the baseline dose of basal or total insulin was the first available on-treatment dose LANTUS Timing of Daily Dosing (see Table 12). The safety and efficacy of LANTUS administered pre-breakfast, pre-dinner, or at bedtime were evaluated in a randomized, controlled clinical study in patients with type 1 diabetes (study H, n=378). Patients were also treated with insulin lispro at mealtime. The average age was 40.9 years. All patients were White (100%) and 53.7% were male. The mean BMI was approximately 25.3 kg/m2. The mean duration of diabetes was 17.3 years. LANTUS administered at different times of the day resulted in similar reductions in HbA1c compared to that with bedtime administration (see Table 12). In these patients, data are available from 8-point home glucose monitoring. The maximum mean blood glucose was observed just prior to injection of LANTUS regardless of time of administration. In this study, 5% of patients in the LANTUS-breakfast arm discontinued treatment because of lack of efficacy. No patients in the other two arms discontinued for this reason. The safety and efficacy of LANTUS administered pre-breakfast or at bedtime were also evaluated in a randomized, active-controlled clinical study (Study I, n=697) in patients with type 2 diabetes not adequately controlled on oral anti-diabetic therapy. All patients in this study also received glimepiride 3 mg daily. The average age was 60.8 years. The majority of patients were White (96.6%) and 53.7% were male. The mean BMI was approximately 28.7 kg/m2 . The mean duration of diabetes was 10.1 years. LANTUS given before breakfast was at least as effective in lowering HbA1c as LANTUS given at bedtime or NPH insulin given at bedtime (see Table 12). Table 12: LANTUS Timing of Daily Dosing in Type 1 (Study H) and Type 2 (Study I) Diabetes Mellitus Treatment duration Treatment in combination with: Study H 24 weeks Insulin lispro Study I 24 weeks Glimepiride LANTUS Breakfast LANTUS Dinner LANTUS Bedtime LANTUS Breakfast LANTUS Bedtime NRH Bedtime Number of subjects treated* 112 124 128 234 226 227 HbA1c Baseline mean 7.6 7.5 7.6 9.1 9.1 9.1 Mean change from baseline -0.2 -0.1 0.0 -1.3 -1.0 -0.8 Basal insulin dose (U) Baseline mean 22 23 21 19 20 19 Mean change from baseline 5 2 2 11 18 18 Total insulin dose (U) NA† NA NA Baseline mean 52 52 49 Mean change from baseline 2 3 2 Body weight (kg) Baseline mean 77.1 77.8 74.5 80.7 82 81 Mean change from baseline 0.7 0.1 0.4 3.9 3.7 2.9 **total number of patients evaluable for safety *Intent to treat †Not applicable Five-year Trial Evaluating The Progression Of Retinopathy Retinopathy was evaluated in the LANTUS clinical studies by analysis of reported retinal adverse events and fundus photography. The numbers of retinal adverse events reported for LANTUS and NPH insulin treatment groups were similar for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. LANTUS was compared to NPH insulin in a 5-year randomized clinical trial that evaluated the progression of retinopathy as assessed with fundus photography using a grading protocol derived from the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Scale (ETDRS). Patients had type 2 diabetes (mean age 55 yrs) with no (86%) or mild (14%) retinopathy at baseline. Mean baseline HbA1c was 8.4%. The primary outcome was progression by 3 or more steps on the ETDRS scale at study endpoint. Patients with prespecified post-baseline eye procedures (pan-retinal photocoagulation for proliferative or severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy, local photocoagulation for new vessels, and vitrectomy for diabetic retinopathy) were also considered as 3-step progressors regardless of actual change in ETDRS score from baseline. Retinopathy graders were blinded to treatment group assignment. The results for the primary endpoint are shown in Table 13 for both the per-protocol and Intent-to-Treat populations, and indicate similarity of Lantus to NPH in the progression of diabetic retinopathy as assessed by this outcome. Table 13: Number (%) of patients with 3 or more step progression on ETDRS scale at endpoint Lantus (%) NPH (%) Difference*'† (SE) 95% CI for difference Per-protocol 53/374 (14.2%) 57/363 (15.7%) -2.0% (2.6%) -7.0% to +3.1% Intent-to-Treat 63/502 (12.5%) 71/487 (14.6%) - 2.1% (2.1%) -6.3% to +2.1% *Difference = Lantus – NPH †using a generalized linear model (SAS GENMOD) with treatment and baseline HbA1c strata (cutoff 9.0%) as the classified independent variables, and with binomial distribution and identity link function The Origin Study The Outcome Reduction with Initial Glargine Intervention trial (i.e., ORIGIN) was an open-label, randomized, 2-by-2, factorial design study. One intervention in ORIGIN compared the effect of LANTUS to standard care on major adverse cardiovascular outcomes in 12,537 participants ≥ 50 years of age with abnormal glucose levels [i.e., impaired fasting glucose (IFG) and/or impaired glucose tolerance (IGT)] or early type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular (i.e., CV) disease or CV risk factors at baseline. The objective of the trial was to demonstrate that LANTUS use could significantly lower the risk of major cardiovascular outcomes compared to standard care. Two co-primary composite cardiovascular endpoints were used in ORIGIN. The first co-primary endpoint was the time to first occurrence of a major adverse cardiovascular event defined as the composite of CV death, nonfatal myocardial infarction and nonfatal stroke. The second co-primary endpoint was the time to the first occurrence of CV death or nonfatal myocardial infarction or nonfatal stroke or revascularization procedure or hospitalization for heart failure. Participants were randomized to either LANTUS (N=6264) titrated to a goal fasting plasma glucose of ≤ 95 mg/dL or to standard care (N=6273). Anthropometric and disease characteristics were balanced at baseline. The mean age was 64 years and 8% of participants were 75 years of age or older. The majority of participants were male (65%). Fifty nine percent were Caucasian, 25% were Latin, 10% were Asian and 3% were Black. The median baseline BMI was 29 kg/m2 . Approximately 12% of participants had abnormal glucose levels (IGT and/or IFG) at baseline and 88% had type 2 diabetes. For patients with type 2 diabetes, 59% were treated with a single oral antidiabetic drug, 23% had known diabetes but were on no antidiabetic drug and 6% were newly diagnosed during the screening procedure. The mean HbA1c (SD) at baseline was 6.5% (1.0). Fifty nine percent of participants had had a prior cardiovascular event and 39% had documented coronary artery disease or other cardiovascular risk factors. Vital status was available for 99.9% and 99.8% of participants randomized to LANTUS and standard care respectively at end of trial. The median duration of follow-up was 6.2 years [range: 8 days to 7.9 years]. The mean HbA1c (SD) at the end of the trial was 6.5% (1.1) and 6.8% (1.2) in the LANTUS and standard care group respectively. The median dose of LANTUS at end of trial was 0.45 U/kg. Eighty-one percent of patients randomized to LANTUS were using LANTUS at end of the study. The mean change in body weight from baseline to the last treatment visit was 2.2 kg greater in the LANTUS group than in the standard care group. Overall, the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular outcomes was similar between groups (see Table 14 ). All-cause mortality was also similar between groups. Table 14: Cardiovascular Outcomes in ORIGIN - Time to First Event Analyses LANTUS N=6264 Standard Care N=6273 LANTUS vs Standard Care n(Events per 100 PY) n(Events per 100 PY) Hazard Ratio (95% CI) Co-primary endpoints CV death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, or nonfatal stroke 1041 (2.9) 1013 (2.9) 1.02 (0.94, 1.11) CV death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, nonfatal stroke, hospitalization for heart failure or revascularization procedure 1792 (5.5) 1727 (5.3) 1.04 (0.97, 1.11) Components of co-primary endpoints CV death 580 576 1.00 (0.89, 1.13) Myocardial Infarction (fatal or non-fatal) 336 326 1.03 (0.88, 1.19) Stroke (fatal or non-fatal) 331 319 1.03 (0.89, 1.21) Revascularizations 908 860 1.06 (0.96, 1.16) Hospitalization for heart failure 310 343 0.90 (0.77, 1.05) In the ORIGIN trial, the overall incidence of cancer (all types combined) or death from cancer (Table 15) was similar between treatment groups. Table 15: Cancer Outcomes in ORIGIN - Time to First Event Analyses LANTUS N=6264 Standard Care N=6273 LANTUS vs Standard Care n(Events per 100 PY) n(Events per 100 PY) Hazard Ratio (95% CI) Cancer endpoints Any cancer event (new or recurrent) 559 (1.56) 561 (1.56) 0.99 (0.88, 1.11) New cancer events 524 (1.46) 535 (1.49) 0.96 (0.85, 1.09) Death due to Cancer 189 (0.51) 201 (0.54) 0.94 (0.77, 1.15)

Find Lowest Prices on LANTUS® (insulin glargine) Injection DESCRIPTION LANTUS (insulin glargine injection) is a sterile solution of insulin glargine for subcutaneous use. Insulin glargine is a recombinant human insulin analog that is a long-acting, parenteral blood-glucose-lowering agent [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY]. Insulin glargine has low aqueous solubility at neutral pH. At pH 4 insulin glargine is completely soluble. After injection into the subcutaneous tissue, the acidic solution is neutralized, leading to formation of microprecipitates from which small amounts of insulin glargine are slowly released, resulting in a relatively constant concentration/time profile over 24 hours with no pronounced peak. This profile allows oncedaily dosing as a basal insulin. LANTUS is produced by recombinant DNA technology utilizing a non-pathogenic laboratory strain of Escherichia coli (K12) as the production organism. Insulin glargine differs from human insulin in that the amino acid asparagine at position A21 is replaced by glycine and two arginines are added to the C-terminus of the B-chain. Chemically, insulin glargine is 21A-Gly-30Ba-L-Arg-3030b-L-Arg-human insulin and has the empirical formula C267H404N72O78S6 and a molecular weight of 6063. Insulin glargine has the following structural formula: LANTUS consists of insulin glargine dissolved in a clear aqueous fluid. Each milliliter of LANTUS (insulin glargine injection) contains 100 Units (3.6378 mg) insulin glargine. The 10 mL vial presentation contains the following inactive ingredients per mL: 30 mcg zinc, 2.7 mg m-cresol, 20 mg glycerol 85%, 20 mcg polysorbate 20, and water for injection. The 3 mL prefilled pen presentation contains the following inactive ingredients per mL: 30 mcg zinc, 2.7 mg m-cresol, 20 mg glycerol 85%, and water for injection. The pH is adjusted by addition of aqueous solutions of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide. LANTUS has a pH of approximately 4.

INDICATIONS LANTUS is indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Limitations Of Use LANTUS is not recommended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Important Administration Instructions Administer LANTUS subcutaneously once daily at any time of day but at the same time every day. Prior to initiation of LANTUS, train patients on proper use and injection technique. Patient should follow the Instructions for Use to correctly administer LANTUS. Administer LANTUS subcutaneously into the abdominal area, thigh, or deltoid, and rotate injection sites within the same region from one injection to the next to reduce the risk of lipodystrophy [see ADVERSE REACTIONS]. Visually inspect LANTUS vials and SoloStar prefilled pens for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. Only use if the solution is clear and colorless with no visible particles. Refrigerate unused (unopened) LANTUS vials and SoloStar® prefilled pens. Do not administer intravenously or via an insulin pump. Do not dilute or mix LANTUS with any other insulin or solution. The SoloStar prefilled pen is for single patient use only [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. General Dosing Instructions Individualize and adjust the dosage of LANTUS based on the individual's metabolic needs, blood glucose monitoring results and glycemic control goal. Dosage adjustments may be needed with changes in physical activity, changes in meal patterns (i.e., macronutrient content or timing of food intake), during acute illness, or changes in renal or hepatic function. Dosage adjustments should only be made under medical supervision with appropriate glucose monitoring [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. Initiation Of LANTUS Therapy Type 1 Diabetes In patients with type 1 diabetes, LANTUS must be used concomitantly with short-acting insulin.The recommended starting dose of LANTUS in patients with type 1 diabetes should be approximately one-third of the total daily insulin requirements. Short-acting, premeal insulin should be used to satisfy the remainder of the daily insulin requirements. Type 2 Diabetes The recommended starting dose of LANTUS in patients with type 2 diabetes who are not currently treated with insulin is 0.2 units/kg or up to 10 units once daily. One may need to adjust the amount and timing of short- or rapid-acting insulins and dosages of any oral anti-diabetic drugs. Changing To LANTUS From Other Insulin Therapies If changing patients from once daily TOUJEO (insulin glargine) 300 Units/mL to once daily LANTUS, the recommended initial LANTUS dose is 80% of the TOUJEO dose that is being discontinued. This dose reduction will lower the likelihood of hypoglycemia [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. If changing from a treatment regimen with an intermediate- or long-acting insulin to a regimen with LANTUS, a change in the dose of the basal insulin may be required and the amount and timing of the shorter-acting insulins and doses of any oral antidiabetic drugs may be needed to be adjusted. If changing patients from once-daily NPH insulin to once-daily LANTUS, the recommended initial LANTUS dose is the same as the dose of NPH that is being discontinued. If changing patients from twice-daily NPH insulin to once-daily LANTUS, the recommended initial LANTUS dosage is 80% of the total NPH dose that is being discontinued. This dosage reduction will lower the likelihood of hypoglycemia [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. HOW SUPPLIED Dosage Forms And Strengths Injection: 100 units per mL of insulin glargine. LANTUS is available as: 10 mL vial 3 mL SoloStar prefilled pen Storage And Handling How Supplied LANTUS (insulin glargine injection) is supplied as a solution containing 100 units per mL (U-100) of insulin glargine and is available in: Dosage Unit/Strength Package size NDC # 0088 10 mL vials 100 Units/mL Pack of 1 2220-33 3 mL SoloStar prefilled pen 100 Units/mL package of 5 2219-05 Needles are not included in the packs. BD Ultra-Fine™ needles to be used in conjunction with SoloStar are sold separately and are manufactured by BD. Storage LANTUS should not be stored in the freezer and should not be allowed to freeze. Discard LANTUS if it has been frozen. Protect LANTUS from direct heat and light. Storage conditions are summarized in the following table: Not in-use (unopened) Refrigerated (36°F - 46°F [2°C -8°C]) Not in-use (unopened) Room Temperature (below 86°F [30°C]) In-use (opened) (See Temperature Below) 10 mL Vial Until expiration date 28 days 28 days Refrigerated or room temperature 3 mL SoloStar prefilled pen Until expiration date 28 days 28 days Room temperature only (Do not refrigerate) Manufactured By: sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Revised: July 2015

SIDE EFFECTS The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere: Hypoglycemia [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS] Hypersensitivity and allergic reactions [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS] Hypokalemia [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. Clinical Trial Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trial of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The data in Table 1 reflect the exposure of 2327 patients with type 1 diabetes to LANTUS or NPH. The type 1 diabetes population had the following characteristics: Mean age was 38.5 years. Fifty four percent were male, 96.9% were Caucasian, 1.8 % were Black or African American and 2.7 % were Hispanic. The mean BMI was 25.1 kg/m2 . The data in Table 2 reflect the exposure of 1563 patients with type 2 diabetes to LANTUS or NPH. The type 2 diabetes population had the following characteristics: Mean age was 59.3 years. Fifty eight percent were male, 86.7% were Caucasian, 7.8 % were Black or African American and 9 % were Hispanic. The mean BMI was 29.2 kg/m2 . The frequencies of adverse events during LANTUS clinical trials in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes mellitus are listed in the tables below. Table 1: Adverse events in pooled clinical trials up to 28 weeks duration in adults with type 1 diabetes (adverse events with frequency ≥5%) LANTUS, % (n=1257) NPH, % (n=1070) Upper respiratory tract infection 22.4 23.1 Infection* 9.4 10.3 Accidental injury 5.7 6.4 Headache 5.5 4.7 *Body System not Specified Table 2: Adverse events in pooled clinical trials up to 1 year duration in adults with type 2 diabetes (adverse events with frequency ≥ 5%) LANTUS, % (n=849) NPH, % (n=714) Upper respiratory tract infection 11.4 13.3 Infection* 10.4 11.6 Retinal vascular disorder 5.8 7.4 *Body System not Specified Table 3: Adverse events in a 5-year trial of adults with type 2 diabetes (adverse events with frequency ≥ 10%) LANTUS, % (n=514) NPH, % (n=503) Upper respiratory tract infection 29.0 33.6 Edema peripheral 20.0 22.7 Hypertension 19.6 18.9 Influenza 18.7 19.5 Sinusitis 18.5 17.9 Cataract 18.1 15.9 Bronchitis 15.2 14.1 Arthralgia 14.2 16.1 Pain in extremity 13.0 13.1 Back pain 12.8 12.3 Cough 12.1 7.4 Urinary tract infection 10.7 10.1 Diarrhea 10.7 10.3 Depression 10.5 9.7 Headache 10.3 9.3 Table 4: Adverse events in a 28-week clinical trial of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (adverse events with frequency ≥ 5% ) LANTUS, % (n=174) NPH, % (n=175) Infection* 13.8 17.7 Upper respiratory tract infection 13.8 16.0 Pharyngitis 7.5 8.6 Rhinitis 5.2 5.1 *Body System not Specified Severe Hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia is the most commonly observed adverse reaction in patients using insulin, including LANTUS [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. Tables 5, and 6 and 7 summarize the incidence of severe hypoglycemia in the LANTUS individual clinical trials. Severe symptomatic hypoglycemia was defined as an event with symptoms consistent with hypoglycemia requiring the assistance of another person and associated with either a blood glucose below 50 mg/dL (≤56 mg/dL in the 5-year trial and ≤36 mg/dL in the ORIGIN trial) or prompt recovery after oral carbohydrate, intravenous glucose or glucagon administration. Percentages of LANTUS-treated adult patients experiencing severe symptomatic hypoglycemia in the LANTUS clinical trials [see Clinical Studies] were comparable to percentages of NPH-treated patients for all treatment regimens (see Tables 5 and 6). In the pediatric phase 3 clinical trial, children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes had a higher incidence of severe symptomatic hypoglycemia in the two treatment groups compared to the adult trials with type 1 diabetes. Table 5: Severe Symptomatic Hypoglycemia in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Study A Type 1 Diabetes Adults 28 weeks In combination with regular insulin Study B Type 1 Diabetes Adults 28 weeks In combination with regular insulin Study C Type 1 Diabetes Adults 16 weeks In combination with insulin lispro Study D Type 1 Diabetes Pediatrics 26 weeks In combination with regular insulin LANTUS N=292 NPH N=293 LANTUS N=264 NPH N=270 LANTUS N=310 NPH N=309 LANTUS N=174 NPH N=175 Percent of patients 10.6 15.0 8.7 10.4 6.5 5.2 23.0 28.6 Table 6: Severe Symptomatic Hypoglycemia in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Study E Type 2 Diabetes Adults 52 weeks In combination with oral agents Study F Type 2 Diabetes Adults 28 weeks In combination with regular insulin Study G Type 2 Diabetes Adults 5 years In combination with regular insulin LANTUS N=289 NPH N=281 LANTUS N=259 NPH N=259 LANTUS N=513 NPH N=504 Percent of patients 1.7 1.1 0.4 2.3 7.8 11.9 Table 7 displays the proportion of patients experiencing severe symptomatic hypoglycemia in the Lantus and Standard Care groups in the ORIGIN Trial [see Clinical Studies]. Table 7: Severe Symptomatic Hypoglycemia in the ORIGIN trial ORIGIN Trial Median duration of follow-up: 6.2 years LANTUS N=6231 Standard Care N=6273 Percent of patients 5.6 1.8 Peripheral Edema Some patients taking LANTUS have experienced sodium retention and edema, particularly if previously poor metabolic control is improved by intensified insulin therapy. Lipodystrophy Administration of insulin subcutaneously, including LANTUS, has resulted in lipoatrophy (depression in the skin) or lipohypertrophy (enlargement or thickening of tissue) in some patients [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION]. Insulin Initiation And Intensification Of Glucose Control Intensification or rapid improvement in glucose control has been associated with a transitory, reversible ophthalmologic refraction disorder, worsening of diabetic retinopathy, and acute painful peripheral neuropathy. However, long-term glycemic control decreases the risk of diabetic retinopathy and neuropathy. Weight Gain Weight gain has occurred with some insulin therapies including LANTUS and has been attributed to the anabolic effects of insulin and the decrease in glucosuria. Allergic Reactions Local Allergy As with any insulin therapy, patients taking LANTUS may experience injection site reactions, including redness, pain, itching, urticaria, edema, and inflammation. In clinical studies in adult patients, there was a higher incidence of treatment-emergent injection site pain in LANTUS-treated patients (2.7%) compared to NPH insulin-treated patients (0.7%). The reports of pain at the injection site did not result in discontinuation of therapy. Systemic Allergy Severe, life-threatening, generalized allergy, including anaphylaxis, generalized skin reactions, angioedema, bronchospasm, hypotension, and shock may occur with any insulin, including LANTUS and may be life threatening. Immunogenicity As with all therapeutic proteins, there is potential for immunogenicity. All insulin products can elicit the formation of insulin antibodies. The presence of such insulin antibodies may increase or decrease the efficacy of insulin and may require adjustment of the insulin dose. In phase 3 clinical trials of LANTUS, increases in titers of antibodies to insulin were observed in NPH insulin and LANTUS treatment groups with similar incidences. Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of LANTUS. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Medication errors have been reported in which other insulins, particularly rapid-acting insulins, have been accidentally administered instead of LANTUS [see PATIENT INFORMATION]. To avoid medication errors between LANTUS and other insulins, patients should be instructed to always verify the insulin label before each injection. DRUG INTERACTIONS Table 8 includes clinically significant drug interactions with LANTUS. Table 8: Clinically Significant Drug Interactions with LANTUS Drugs That May Increase the Risk of Hypoglycemia Drugs: Antidiabetic agents, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents, disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, pentoxifylline, pramlintide, propoxyphene, salicylates, somatostatin analogs (e.g., octreotide), and sulfonamide antibiotics. Intervention: Dose reductions and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when LANTUS is co-administered with these drugs. Drugs That May Decrease the Blood Glucose Lowering Effect of LANTUS Drugs: Atypical antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine and clozapine), corticosteroids, danazol, diuretics, estrogens, glucagon, isoniazid, niacin, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives), protease inhibitors, somatropin, sympathomimetic agents (e.g., albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline), and thyroid hormones Intervention: Dose increases and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when LANTUS is co-administered with these drugs. Drugs That May Increase or Decrease the Blood Glucose Lowering Effect of LANTUS Drugs: Alcohol, beta-blockers, clonidine, and lithium salts. Pentamidine may cause hypoglycemia, which may sometimes be followed by hyperglycemia. Intervention: Dose adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when LANTUS is co-administered with these drugs. Drugs That May Blunt Signs and Symptoms of Hypoglycemia Drugs: beta-blockers, clonidine, guanethidine, and reserpine Intervention: Increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when LANTUS is co-administered with these drugs.

WARNINGS Included as part of the "PRECAUTIONS" Section PRECAUTIONS Never Share A LANTUS SoloStar Prefilled Pen, Syringe, Or Needle Between Patients LANTUS SoloStar prefilled pens must never be shared between patients, even if the needle is changed. Patients using LANTUS vials must never reuse or share needles or syringes with another person. Sharing poses a risk for transmission of blood-borne pathogens. Hyperglycemia Or Hypoglycemia With Changes In Insulin Regimen Changes in insulin strength, manufacturer, type, or method of administration may affect glycemic control and predispose to hypoglycemia [see Hypoglycemia] or hyperglycemia. These changes should be made cautiously and only under close medical supervision, and the frequency of blood glucose monitoring should be increased. For patients with type 2 diabetes, dosage adjustments of concomitant oral and anti-diabetic products may be needed. Hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia is the most common adverse reaction associated with insulin, including LANTUS. Severe hypoglycemia can cause seizures, may be life-threatening or cause death. Hypoglycemia can impair concentration ability and reaction time; this may place an individual and others at risk in situations where these abilities are important (e.g., driving or operating other machinery). Hypoglycemia can happen suddenly and symptoms may differ in each individual and change over time in the same individual. Symptomatic awareness of hypoglycemia may be less pronounced in patients with longstanding diabetes, in patients with diabetic nerve disease, in patients using medications that block the sympathetic nervous system (e.g., betablockers) [see DRUG INTERACTIONS], or in patients who experience recurrent hypoglycemia. Risk Factors For Hypoglycemia The risk of hypoglycemia after an injection is related to the duration of action of the insulin and, in general, is highest when the glucose lowering effect of the insulin is maximal. As with all insulin preparations, the glucose lowering effect time course of LANTUS may vary in different individuals or at different times in the same individual and depends on many conditions, including the area of injection as well as the injection site blood supply and temperature [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY] . Other factors which may increase the risk of hypoglycemia include changes in meal pattern (e.g., macronutrient content or timing of meals), changes in level of physical activity, or changes to co-administered medication [see DRUG INTERACTIONS]. Patients with renal or hepatic impairment may be at higher risk of hypoglycemia [See Use In Specific Populations]. Risk Mitigation Strategies For Hypoglycemia Patients and caregivers must be educated to recognize and manage hypoglycemia. Self-monitoring of blood glucose plays an essential role in the prevention and management of hypoglycemia. In patients at higher risk for hypoglycemia and patients who have reduced symptomatic awareness of hypoglycemia, increased frequency of blood glucose monitoring is recommended. The long-acting effect of LANTUS may delay recovery from hypoglycemia. Medication Errors Accidental mix-ups among insulin products, particularly between longacting insulins and rapid-acting insulins, have been reported. To avoid medication errors between LANTUS and other insulins, instruct patients to always check the insulin label before each injection [see ADVERSE REACTIONS]. Hypersensitivity And Allergic Reactions Severe, life-threatening, generalized allergy, including anaphylaxis, can occur with insulin products, including LANTUS. If hypersensitivity reactions occur, discontinue LANTUS; treat per standard of care and monitor until symptoms and signs resolve [see ADVERSE REACTIONS]. LANTUS is contraindicated in patients who have had hypersensitivity reactions to insulin glargine or one of the excipients [see CONTRAINDICATIONS]. Hypokalemia All insulin products, including LANTUS, cause a shift in potassium from the extracellular to intracellular space, possibly leading to hypokalemia. Untreated hypokalemia may cause respiratory paralysis, ventricular arrhythmia, and death. Monitor potassium levels in patients at risk for hypokalemia if indicated (e.g., patients using potassium-lowering medications, patients taking medications sensitive to serum potassium concentrations). Fluid Retention And Heart Failure With Concomitant Use Of PPARgamma Agonists Thiazolidinediones (TZDs), which are peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-gamma agonists, can cause dose-related fluid retention, particularly when used in combination with insulin. Fluid retention may lead to or exacerbate heart failure. Patients treated with insulin, including LANTUS, and a PPAR-gamma agonist should be observed for signs and symptoms of heart failure. If heart failure develops, it should be managed according to current standards of care, and discontinuation or dose reduction of the PPAR-gamma agonist must be considered. Patient Counseling Information Advise the patient to read FDA-approved patient labeling (PATIENT INFORMATION and Instructions for Use). Never Share A LANTUS SoloStar Prefilled Pen Or Syringe Between Patients Advise patients that they must never share a LANTUS SoloStar prefilled pen with another person, even if the needle is changed. Advise patients using LANTUS vials not to reuse or share needles or syringes with another person. Sharing carries a risk for transmission of blood-borne pathogens [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. Hyperglycemia Or Hypoglycemia [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS] Inform patients that hypoglycemia is the most common adverse reaction with insulin. Inform patients of the symptoms of hypoglycemia. Inform patients that the ability to concentrate and react may be impaired as a result of hypoglycemia. This may present a risk in situations where these abilities are especially important, such as driving or operating other machinery. Advise patients who have frequent hypoglycemia or reduced or absent warning signs of hypoglycemia to use caution when driving or operating machinery Advise patients that changes in insulin regimen can predispose to hyperor hypoglycemia. Advise patients that changes in insulin regimen should be made under close medical supervision. Medications Errors [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS] Instruct patients to always check the insulin label before each injection.. Administration [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION] Advise patients that LANTUS must NOT be diluted or mixed with any other insulin or solution and that LANTUS must only be used if the solution is clear and colorless with no particles visible. Management Of Hypoglycemia And handling Of Special Situations Instruct patients on self-management procedures including glucose monitoring, proper injection technique, and management of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Instruct patients on handling of special situations such as intercurrent conditions (illness, stress, or emotional disturbances), an inadequate or skipped insulin dose, inadvertent administration of an increased insulin dose, inadequate food intake, and skipped meals. Pregnancy Advise patients to inform their health care professional if they are pregnant or are contemplating pregnancy. Refer patients to the LANTUS "Patient Information" for additional information about the potential side effects of insulin therapy, including lipodystrophy (and the need to rotate injection sites within the same body region), weight gain, allergic reactions, and hypoglycemia. Nonclinical Toxicology Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment Of Fertility In mice and rats, standard two-year carcinogenicity studies with insulin glargine were performed at doses up to 0.455 mg/kg, which was for the rat approximately 10 times and for the mouse approximately 5 times the recommended human subcutaneous starting dose of 10 Units/day (0.008 mg/kg/day), based on mg/m2 . The findings in female mice were not conclusive due to excessive mortality in all dose groups during the study. Histiocytomas were found at injection sites in male rats (statistically significant) and male mice (not statistically significant) in acid vehicle containing groups. These tumors were not found in female animals, in saline control, or insulin comparator groups using a different vehicle. The relevance of these findings to humans is unknown. Insulin glargine was not mutagenic in tests for detection of gene mutations in bacteria and mammalian cells (Ames- and HGPRT-test) and in tests for detection of chromosomal aberrations (cytogenetics in vitro in V79 cells and in vivo in Chinese hamsters). In a combined fertility and prenatal and postnatal study in male and female rats at subcutaneous doses up to 0.36 mg/kg/day, which was approximately 7 times the recommended human subcutaneous starting dose of 10 Units/day (0.008 mg/kg/day), based on mg/m2 , maternal toxicity due to dose-dependent hypoglycemia, including some deaths, was observed. Consequently, a reduction of the rearing rate occurred in the high-dose group only. Similar effects were observed with NPH insulin. Use In Specific Populations Pregnancy There are no well-controlled clinical studies of the use of LANTUS in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defects, loss, or other adverse outcome regardless of drug exposure. This background risk is increased in pregnancies complicated by hyperglycemia and may be decreased with good metabolic control. It is essential for patients with diabetes or history of gestational diabetes to maintain good metabolic control before conception and throughout pregnancy. In patients with diabetes or gestational diabetes, insulin requirements may decrease during the first trimester, generally increase during the second trimester, and rapidly decline after delivery. Careful monitoring of glucose control is essential in these patients. Therefore, female patients should be advised to tell their physicians if they intend to become, or if they become pregnant while taking LANTUS. Subcutaneous reproduction and teratology studies have been performed with insulin glargine and regular human insulin in rats and Himalayan rabbits. Insulin glargine was given to female rats before mating, during mating, and throughout pregnancy at doses up to 0.36 mg/kg/day, which is approximately 7 times the recommended human subcutaneous starting dose of 10 Units/day (0.008 mg/kg/day), based on mg/m2 . In rabbits, doses of 0.072 mg/kg/day, which is approximately 2 times the recommended human subcutaneous starting dose of 10 Units/day (0.008 mg/kg/day), based on mg/m2 , were administered during organogenesis. The effects of insulin glargine did not generally differ from those observed with regular human insulin in rats or rabbits. However, in rabbits, five fetuses from two litters of the high-dose group exhibited dilation of the cerebral ventricles. Fertility and early embryonic development appeared normal. Nursing Mothers Endogenous insulin is present in human milk; it is unknown whether insulin glargine is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs, including human insulin, are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when LANTUS is administered to a nursing woman. Use of LANTUS is compatible with breastfeeding, but women with diabetes who are lactating may require adjustments of their insulin doses. Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of LANTUS have been established in pediatric patients (age 6 to 15 years) with type 1 diabetes [see Clinical Studies]. The safety and effectiveness of LANTUS in pediatric patients younger than 6 years of age with type 1 diabetes and pediatric patients with type 2 diabetes have not been established. The dosage recommendation when changing to LANTUS in pediatric patients (age 6 to 15 years) with type 1 diabetes is the same as that described for adults [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION and Clinical Studies]. As in adults, the dosage of LANTUS must be individualized in pediatric patients (age 6 to 15 years) with type 1 diabetes based on metabolic needs and frequent monitoring of blood glucose. In the pediatric clinical trial, pediatric patients (age 6 to 15 years) with type 1 diabetes had a higher incidence of severe symptomatic hypoglycemia compared to the adults in trials with type 1 diabetes [see ADVERSE REACTIONS]. Geriatric Use Of the total number of subjects in controlled clinical studies of patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, who were treated with LANTUS, 15% were ≥65 years of age and 2% were ≥75 years of age. The only difference in safety or effectiveness in the subpopulation of patients ≥65 years of age compared to the entire study population was a higher incidence of cardiovascular events typically seen in an older population in the LANTUS and NPH treatment groups. Nevertheless, caution should be exercised when LANTUS is administered to geriatric patients. In elderly patients with diabetes, the initial dosing, dose increments, and maintenance dosage should be conservative to avoid hypoglycemic reactions. Hypoglycemia may be difficult to recognize in the elderly. Hepatic Impairment The effect of hepatic impairment on the pharmacokinetics of LANTUS has not been studied. Frequent glucose monitoring and dose adjustment may be necessary for LANTUS in patients with hepatic impairment [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. Renal Impairment The effect of renal impairment on the pharmacokinetics of LANTUS has not been studied. Some studies with human insulin have shown increased circulating levels of insulin in patients with renal failure. Frequent glucose monitoring and dose adjustment may be necessary for LANTUS in patients with renal impairment [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. Obesity In controlled clinical trials, subgroup analyses based on BMI did not show differences in safety and efficacy between LANTUS and NPH.