Toby - new, best place to buy insulin

I am new to this whole thing and trying to sift through all of the posts about insulin costs options. Some people are saying good RX works and other say it doesn't. Some say the savings card works and other say it doesn't. Do i just try to get both and bring them to the pharmacy to see what they will take or does anyone have advice on the best way to get Lantus without paying the exorbitant costs? Any advice is greatly appreciated as I am already freaking out about having to give my cat shots and now the cost.

 

This post has some ideas and experiences for buying Lantus more cheaply in the US.
Sourcing Insulin More Economically

 

@Diane Tyler's Mom I think has information on costs of insulin.

 

A member said she followed this prescription info exactly and it worked perfectly. Hope this helps!
Then go to the Lantus site to generate the coupon as in second image.




Most members get the generic you can get generic/biosimilar glargine at very reasonable prices using GoodRx coupon. Most members use the generic because Lantus is to expensive.
https://www.goodrx.com/lantus?label...d-pens-of-100-units-ml&quantity=1&slug=lantus
Make sure that the Match your prescription pull down menue says generic glargine 1carton of 5 3ml pens.

Lantus usually doesn't kick in until 2 hours after the shot

We buy the pens but use the syringes to draw out the insulin because if you use the pen you can only adjust by full units ,we adjust the doses by 0.25 units
If you do switch back to lantus the generic you will need
U -100 SYRINGES WITH HALF UNIT MARKINGS
I can suggest a few if you would like


Also
The 5 pens will last about a year, we use the pens just like a vial, you would just insert the syringe it the gray rubber stopper on the pen and draw outyour insulin
Its generic lantus

I hope you plan on home testing Toby ,it's the only way to keep him safe
I can suggest a meter if you would like me too and then add it to your signature. We can help you with home testing
Just keep asking questions whether it may be about what low carb food to feed or whatever

I would read all the yellow stickys here about Lantus
https://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/forums/lantus-levemir-biosimilars.9/