Is this a good price for insulin?

[Rob43]

Here is a price for insulin below, Is this the pens or vials?

NOVOLOG MIX 70/30 100U/ML Pkg. Size 10 for $106.21


https://secure.xubex.com/BML.aspx

[sarahspins]

My assumption would be no... and it's for just one vial (qty listed as 10 because a vial as 10mL).

Is there a reason you're shopping online? You need an RX for Novolog.... I would absolutely NOT recommend buying online if you don't know what you're doing with it, and I would NOT recommend using a mixed insulin either.

[dbaratta]

Here is a price for insulin below, Is this the pens or vials?

NOVOLOG MIX 70/30 100U/ML Pkg. Size 10 for $106.21


https://secure.xubex.com/BML.aspx


In Michigan pens are about $50 each, 5 in a pack, $250.

Not sure about the vials. I use the vials but it does not give me a price, just a co-pay.

[dbaratta]

Here is a price for insulin below, Is this the pens or vials?

NOVOLOG MIX 70/30 100U/ML Pkg. Size 10 for $106.21


https://secure.xubex.com/BML.aspx

This is the info from your site. Looks like that 106 is the vial.
The pens say flexpen

NOVOLOG 100U/ML 10 MD $106.21
NOVOLOG 100U/ML 3 CT $207.60
NOVOLOG FLEXPEN 100U/ML 3 SY $205.16
NOVOLOG MIX 70/30 100U/ML 10 MD $106.21
NOVOLOG MIX 70/30 FLEXPEN 70-30U/ML 3 SY $205.16

[Rob43]

Before I buy anymore insulin I will talk to my doctor about changing my insulin to a different kind.


Thanks, Rob

[jenb]

Rob - Given your control difficulties, make sure your doc puts you on a basal / bolus program with SEPARATE insulins like Lantus (or Levemir) and Novolog. I'm sure you'll feel better once you master the beast!

Best,
Jen

[Subby]

Rob - Given your control difficulties, make sure your doc puts you on a basal / bolus program with SEPARATE insulins like Lantus (or Levemir) and Novolog. I'm sure you'll feel better once you master the beast!

Best,
Jen

I agree that you need the Real Deal, basal and bolus, Rob. Good luck at the doctor. Remember he is just being paid to "care" and can get away with all sorts of sloppy standards. You are the one who needs to drive change and demand really good solutions, because it is your life.

[Rob43]

Right now I feel bad and this has been going on for about a year. Real tired for some reason and it take hours to get me awake by me walking. Cann't drink coffee because of my GERD problem.


Rob

[Subby]

If you are as high as your A1c indicates, it is extremely likely it is the blood sugars contributing a great deal to feeling tired. Another extremely strong reason to find control. Talking thresholds, I need my BG to generally be below 200 if I don't want to be massively fatigued day in and day out, and it needs to be close to "normal" for me to feel generally rested and not strained and tired. I am probably more sensitive than some, but it's a common thing to find that high BGs will severely disrupt energy levels and feelings of wellbeing.