I live in Michigan, and know that there are 2 types of insulin that you can buy over the counter. I guess my "real" question is what type of insulin can you buy over the counter and what is the differences between them?
2007-04-08 02:41:59 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Never take insulin without doctor's instructions yes it is a easy way to kill your self if you don't know what you are doing .You could give yourself cardiac problems such as a heart attack etc.Do not self diagnosis yourself.Do not try to guess what type of insulin you need or try to save money . Go to the doctor.A lot of times it is trial and error trying to fit the right type of insulin with your condition. 20+ years diabetic.
2007-04-08 06:49:04 · answer #1 · answered by Wow!guitar 5 · 0⤊ 6⤋
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2016-05-19 02:39:23 · answer #2 · answered by Darell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-17 07:31:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It depends on the insulin. Humilin is available without a prescription. Humalog and Lantus are not. I believe Novolog requires a prescription. I don't know about the others. I use Humalog and Lantus.
Depending on what state you're in, you may or may not need a prescription to get syringes. Here in Georgia, I do not need one. I can walk into any drug store and buy syringes over the counter.
Insulin is expensive. Regardless of what kind you use, if you have pharmacy benefits through your health insurance, it will probably be cheaper to have a prescription. With one, you would only pay the copay.
The laws are different from state to state. Ask your pharmacist.
2007-04-08 04:23:39 · answer #4 · answered by emt_me911 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Non Prescription Insulin
2017-01-02 07:43:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This varies widely state to state. In NY you can buy 10 syringes, and R, N, or 70/30 insulin over the counter.
R is a short acting insulin that starts working in 30 minutes, peaks at about 3 hours, and is gone in about 8 hours.
N is an intermediate insulin that starts working in 1-2 hours, peaks at 6-8 hours, and is gone in 12-20 hours.
70/30 is a mix of the 2.
Insulin analogs (novolog, humalog, lantus, levemir, apidra) all require a script in the US.
2007-04-08 04:07:41 · answer #6 · answered by blondy2061h 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-24 04:58:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most insulin is OTC in michigan, including Regular and NPH.
Last I knew, humolog-lispro, novolog, and lantus were not OTC, but things may have changed since I looked last.
Here is a good link about insulin...
http://www.fda.gov/diabetes/insulin.html#6
Your question is somewhat suspicious, to say the least. Insulin should never be bought without instructions form a doctor or a diabetes educator. Those instructions should also include which type to use.
If this is for pets, then your vet should have instructions for what type to buy.
2007-04-08 03:58:05 · answer #8 · answered by Pahd 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Otc Insulin
2016-11-05 05:43:17 · answer #9 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many different types of insulin. Most can be purchased OTC. You just have to go to Rx counter and ask for it.
Always kept behind the counter in refiridge. Some types are not available without a Dr Rx. Such as Humalog of Lantus.
Regular and NPH are available OTC.
Syringes may be a different story. It will depend on the state.
2007-04-08 03:31:34 · answer #10 · answered by Dennis F 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure how it works in MI but here in Missouri you can't buy insulin for humans without a doctors prescription. The only insulin you can buy is for animals. Animals insulin has been biochemically altered for a animals and can't be used for a human.
2007-04-08 02:52:35 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋