Buying Insulin OTC?

Question

Do they have to call the doctor's office and ask, or do the pharmacists just sell it to us when we ask for it?

Answer 1

Despite what anyone else may say here, you can just buy insulin from a pharmacist. Without a prescription, or health insurance, a bottle would probably cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $50.

I'm surprised someone who claims to a nurse, for over 30 years, doesn't know that.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

In the US you can get R, N, and similar insulins over the counter, usually for less than 40 dollars.

Humolog, Lispro and Lantus type insulins still require a prescription.

Never, ever take insulin without a doctor's direction, however.

Answer 5

Regular and NPH insulins are OTC. The only reason why the newer ones are not are because they are still on patent. Since it is OTC, just go to the pharmacy and request it. If the tech gives you problem, ask for the pharmacist.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

you can just walk into a pharmacy and get the insulin, most cases a retail pharmacy will price match another pharmacy. Sam's club pharmacy often has lowest price, so you can call get their price quote, go to your normal pharmacy and ask them to price match! Iast time i worked at a pharmacy, insulin wasn't $75.00, humulin is around 30-40, novolin is around 20-30.

good luck! it's always best to shop around~!

Answer 8

Insulin, in the USA, requires a physician's prescription.

I am curious as to the reason you are asking this question - there are many types of insulin with varying duration of action, so taking any form of insulin without the advice of a physican, could definitely cause harm. Diabetic management is a tricky thing (if you want to manage it well and appropirately), so don't even consider using any form or type of insulin without consistant medical supervision.

Answer 9

WHERE CAN I FIND LOW COST DIABETIC SUPPLIES?

Abbott Diabetes Care Patient Assistance Program
This program assists financially disadvantaged individuals who meet certain income criteria. The Abbott Diabetes Care application can be found at www.rxassist.org/providers/documents/AbbottDiabetesCare_000.pdf or call 866-224-8887.

Bayer
Bayer offers a one time startup/upgrade (from other Bayer meters) kit--CONTOUR® Blood Glucose Monitoring System that includes a small number of strips. Advocates consider the price of the strips to be expensive for individuals without health insurance.

IPump.org, Inc. (www.ipump.org) offers limited reimbursement for diabetes medications, supplies, and insulin to persons who qualify under their "ERMA" (Emergency Request for Medical Assistance) program. They also offer limited monthly financial assistance to qualifying persons to help cover the cost of insulin, diabetes medications and supplies. Persons may only receive financial assistance through one program and no more than once per year. Under their "REDS" program eligible persons may receive certain free diabetes and insulin pump supplies. Contact the Assistance Program Director, [e-mail] for more information about programs currently funded.
Islets of Hope (www.isletsofhope.com/diabetes/assistance-programs/main_1.html) lists comprehensive assistance programs by state, as well as international resources for other countries. Includes private, corporate, and government programs. Click on “Assistance Programs” in their pull-down menu. Islets of hope also has a guidebook describing assistance programs for diabetes supplies, insulin pumps, medication, etc. See http://www.isletsofhope.com/pdf/diabetes-assistance-programs.pdf
Together RxAccess
This drug discount card is sponsored by 12 major pharmaceutical companies . The card is free and offers a 25%-40%* discount on brand-name and generic prescription drugs as well as other prescription products, such as glucose test strips.
To qualify:
· Cannot be eligible for Medicare
· Cannot have prescription drug coverage (public or private)
· Must have a household income equal to or less than
o $30,000 for a single person
o $40,000 for a family of two
o $50,000 for a family of three
o $60,000 for a family of four
o $70,000 for a family of five
· Must be a legal US resident
Other prescription discount cards
Most discount cards include diabetic testing supplies in their covered products. Be sure to compare prices for the products you need before selecting a card. For additional information on choosing a discount card visit http://www.rxassist.org/faqs/drug-discount-cards.cfm.

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