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Humalog

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Wallingford, PA

Has anyone found a better price than I have for Humalog Kwikpens 100 unit/mil 3mil for $106.23?

May 29, 2017
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Members offered a range of suggestions for finding more affordable Humalog, with several recommending Walmart's generic insulin as a budget... Read more

Members offered a range of suggestions for finding more affordable Humalog, with several recommending Walmart's generic insulin as a budget option, though one member cautioned that cheaper alternatives like Walmart's $25 insulin may lead to poorer health outcomes in the long run. Many community members described widely varying prices depending on location, insurance, and pharmacy, with costs ranging from $65 with insurance to over $600 without it, and one member noting the Medicare donut hole created a steep $202 cost for just two vials. A recurring theme was the frustration of navigating high insulin prices in the U.S., contrasted with members in other countries who receive insulin through free or low-cost prescription programs.

A DiabetesTeam Member

In an article that appeared in INSULIN NATION entitled "Why Walmart Insulins Aren't the Answer to High Insulin Prices", they conclude their article with the following statement, and I quote: " So, yes, Walmart sells $25.00 insulin. It can save you money today, but it can result in higher costs and poorer health in the long run."
The right insulin is too important to mess with--in my opinion.

May 30, 2017
A DiabetesTeam Member

I'm on Medicare and it doesn't matter where you by it...$202 for 2 vials at WalMart. Such is the life of being in the doughnut hole.

June 21, 2018
A DiabetesTeam Member

Try Walmart. They have their own Brand of Humalog. $25 Same substance of Humalog . I use Humilin , theie house brand works great for me..

July 3, 2017
A DiabetesTeam Member

OMG so sad to hear you have to buy the pens! Here in Britain we don't, I get mine on repeat prescription.

July 2, 2017
A DiabetesTeam Member

Through my insurance I pay at Walmart $65.00

June 3, 2017

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