How to Check Toujeo Availability Without Calling Every Pharmacy

You've got your Toujeo prescription. Now you need to find a pharmacy that actually has it on the shelf. If you've ever spent an afternoon calling pharmacy after pharmacy only to hear "we'll have to order it," you know how frustrating that can be.

The good news: there are faster ways to check Toujeo availability in 2026 without picking up the phone.

Why Toujeo Can Be Hard to Find

Toujeo (Insulin Glargine U-300) isn't in a formal FDA shortage, but that doesn't mean every pharmacy carries it. As a specialized insulin product, Toujeo is stocked less consistently than more common medications. The broader insulin glargine market has also seen supply disruptions — the discontinuation of Semglee (a biosimilar glargine) in early 2025 increased demand across remaining products.

Smaller pharmacies and some chains may not keep Toujeo on hand if they don't have regular customers using it. This means you might need to check a few locations before finding one that has it ready to dispense.

How to Check Without Calling

1. Use Medfinder

Medfinder is built specifically for this problem. Enter your medication and location, and it shows you which pharmacies near you have Toujeo in stock — updated in real time. No account needed, no phone calls. It's the fastest way to skip the runaround.

2. Use Pharmacy Chain Apps and Websites

Several major pharmacy chains let you check stock or transfer prescriptions online:

• CVS — The CVS app and website allow you to check prescription status and see if a transfer to a nearby location with stock is possible.
• Walgreens — Walgreens lets you manage prescriptions online and request transfers between locations.
• Walmart — Walmart's pharmacy app shows prescription readiness and allows store-to-store transfers.
• Rite Aid — Similar online prescription management tools.

While these apps don't always show real-time shelf inventory, they can help you identify locations that regularly carry insulin products and let you initiate transfers without calling.

3. Check GoodRx

GoodRx shows pricing at nearby pharmacies, which can indirectly tell you which stores carry Toujeo. If a pharmacy shows a price, it typically stocks or can quickly order the medication. You can also use GoodRx coupons to save if you're paying out of pocket.

4. Use Your Insurance Plan's Pharmacy Finder

Most insurance companies have an online tool or app that shows which in-network pharmacies carry specific medications. Log into your plan's website or call the number on your card to ask about preferred pharmacies for Toujeo.

5. Ask Your Doctor's Office

Your prescriber's office may be able to check pharmacy availability through their e-prescribing system. When your doctor sends the prescription electronically, they can sometimes see which pharmacies have stock and route the prescription accordingly.

If You Prefer to Call

Sometimes a quick call is the simplest approach. Here's how to make it efficient:

• Call the pharmacy's dedicated prescription line, not the general store number.
• Have your prescription details ready: "Toujeo SoloStar" or "Toujeo Max SoloStar" and the specific pen size.
• Ask: "Do you currently have Toujeo in stock, and if not, how quickly can you order it?"
• If they need to order it, ask about the expected delivery date — most pharmacies can get it within 1-2 business days from their wholesaler.

Once You Find It

After you locate a pharmacy with Toujeo in stock:

• Transfer your prescription if needed. You can usually do this by calling the new pharmacy and giving them your current pharmacy's information. They handle the transfer.
• Check your cost before picking it up. Toujeo can run $350 to $550+ per month without insurance. Ask about the Sanofi Valyou Savings Program ($35/month) or manufacturer copay cards that may bring your cost to $0 with commercial insurance.
• Pick it up promptly. Pharmacies may return specialty medications to stock if they aren't picked up within a certain window, especially high-cost items like insulin.
• Store it properly. Unopened Toujeo pens should be refrigerated. Once in use, a pen can be kept at room temperature for up to 56 days (Toujeo SoloStar) or 28 days (Toujeo Max SoloStar).

If you continue having trouble finding Toujeo, talk to your doctor about alternative insulin options like Lantus, Basaglar, or Tresiba that may be more readily available in your area.

Final Thoughts

Checking Toujeo availability doesn't have to mean an afternoon of phone calls. Tools like Medfinder, pharmacy apps, and GoodRx let you search from your couch. If one pharmacy doesn't have it, another nearby usually does — it just takes the right tool to find it quickly.