Medicines in soliqua 100 33?

Soliqua 100/33 contains two medicines:

- Insulin glargine (100 units per mL) – a long-acting insulin
- Lixisenatide (33 mcg per mL) – a GLP-1 receptor agonist

What the numbers mean:
- 100/33 = 100 units of insulin glargine per mL and 33 mcg of lixisenatide per mL
- A Soliqua SoloStar pen typically has 3 mL: about 300 units of insulin glargine and 99 mcg of lixisenatide in total

How it’s used (summary):
- For adults with type 2 diabetes when therapy with basal insulin or a GLP-1 receptor agonist alone isn’t enough
- Starting dose is usually 15 units once daily (provides about 5 mcg lixisenatide per day)
- Doses are titrated every couple of weeks up to a maximum of about 60 units/day of insulin glargine (roughly 20 mcg/day lixisenatide)

If you’re considering this medication, check with a healthcare provider for dosing instructions and safety information specific to you.