How many milliliters does Lantus SoloSTAR (insulin glargine) contain?

Lantus SoloSTAR Volume

Lantus SoloSTAR contains 3 mL of insulin glargine at a concentration of 100 units/mL (U-100), providing a total of 300 units of insulin per pen. 1

Pen Specifications

• Each Lantus SoloSTAR prefilled pen is a single-patient-use disposable device containing exactly 3 mL of insulin glargine solution 1
• The pen delivers insulin at a concentration of 100 units per milliliter (U-100) 1
• The total insulin capacity per pen is 300 units, which can be administered through multiple injections 1
• Doses can be selected from 1 to 80 units in increments of 1 unit 1

Practical Dosing Information

• The pen plunger moves with each dose and will only reach the end of the cartridge when all 300 units have been dispensed 1
• The device has been validated for dose accuracy across the full range of deliverable doses (1-80 units per injection) 2
• All doses delivered with SoloSTAR meet International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements for dosing accuracy 2, 3

Storage and Handling

• Each 3 mL pen should be removed from refrigeration at least 1 hour before injection, as cold insulin is more painful to inject 1
• The pen is designed for multiple injections until the 300-unit capacity is exhausted 1