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What type of glucagon do you have an active prescription for?
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THe hold Novo kit – but it’s long expired
I selected “Other”. I use GlucaGen Hypo Kits, but I don’t live in the United States. (I’m from the UK (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.))
I have 3 of those little red boxes. A friend gave me one several years ago, the doc at the VA sent 2 over the last few months. While I see the logic of having it, until the Attack Pit or Saber Tooth cat grows thumbs they’re useless (live alone).
@Steven Gill. I ‘hear’ you, sir. They’re only ever used by those around me as by the time I get a warning sign that hypoglycaemia is ‘on the way’ it’s too late as I’d already be unconscious. The first I know about it is when I’ve already been given the injection and I’m on my way recovering. I can usually feel where I’ve been injected and realise [realize] that my clothing has been removed. (I sweat profusely when I’m experiencing a hypo.) 😉
@Steven Gill. I forgot to add, sir, that those red boxes are orange on this side of the ocean. 😉
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Glucagon Emergency Kit
I had a gvoke hypopen prescription but my insurance this year does not cover it. The glucagon prescription that they do cover is GlucaGen® HypoKit® and according to their website ‘Novo Nordisk is permanently discontinuing the manufacture and distribution of GlucaGen® HypoKit® in the U.S. on July 1, 2024.’ I’m hoping that when this happens, my insurance will cover either GVoke or Baqsimi.
I have an Rx for Baqsimi and GVoke Hypopen. I prefer using Baqsimi.
Early on in my diabetic life, I know I was given one of those kits. Never was used and was then thrown out. The endo office I go to now is always wanting me to get one of the Rxs listed. But after not needing anything like that for a very long time (probably 25-30 years), why would I spend that kind of money on something that I would end up throwing away? After 57 years of dealing with diabetes, I’m kind of stubborn about some things. 😬
I do not understand why Medicare does not cover any of these products. I had to pay over $500 for two Gvoke pens that have a one year expiration date.
I have never had to use it so far. But having them is like having insurance. You never know when you’ll need them.
Medicare should at least pay for one at a minimum.
As a T1D for 50 years, I have never had a prescription for or used any form of glucagon. Have you ever had a need to use it? Is juice/candy not good enough?
Gvoke syringe to allow for smaller glucagon dose.
I don’t know. I have one but don’t know the brand. I recently got a new one that is delivered via the nose.