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How many extra (unopened) insulin vials/pens do you have on-hand?
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The answer to this question varies based on where I am in the 3-month supply cycle. I try to keep a couple of extra vials in reserve for emergencies. My prescription is for 6 vials every 3 months.
Sorry. This was posted to wrong question.
Seems like your response is to the correct question.
8 right now because I just received a 3 month supply of 7 vials.
Oh, I just counted my Humalog for my pump and not my glargine backup. I think I really have around eight vials.
I have INHALED INSULIN CARTRIDGES.. must have forgotten to include that. 🙂
I technically do not have back up vials. What I have are my monthly supply that I haven’t opened yet. Huge difference in back up and what I need for the month.
The question is worded badly in my opinion.
I get a 90-day supply and I try to always have an extra vial or two of Novolog, If the doctor has them, I try and get a sample insulin pen as a spare too.
I have 3 diabetics In my house so our doctor prescribes us just a little extra each just in case.
I marked 4-6, but they aren’t “extra”. They are part of the 90 day supply that Medicare requires I get.
I have an insulin pump and the amount should last me 21/2 monthe
You need to define “extra”. I put 10-12, but that includes my next 90-day supply (15 pens) I just picked up.
My 1-3 2 actually) are not really backup because I get 90 day supplies and soon I’ll be ordering a new batch.
As with most other respondents, my “extra” Humalog insulin is actually part of my 3 month supply (4vials )for pump use. I always keep one vial of Glargine for use in the event of pump failure.
Oh! I didn’t think about this, but reading the replies, I answered 4 to 6, but that is part of my 90 day supply!
I do also have some Afrezza for emergency high BSes.
Specifically designated “back-up” insulin, absolutely none. I wish I could have or afford any back-up insulin so that is a pen goes out of date, or is out of date, a vial falls/breaks…. I can STAY alive because without insulin I will die, period. There should be a mandatory safety factor which permits having a minimum of back up insulin.