Switching from Vetsulin

[Kelley and Pip]

Morning!

I have a vet appointment at 10:30 tomorrow morning and want to discuss switching insulins from Vetsulin. I really like my vet and he supports home monitoring and didn't mind when I said wouldn't be getting the prescription food.

I have heard that other insulins can be quite costly so I am trying to get a feel for what that might be or any other cost savings. I would hate to switch to something I can't afford and then have to switch around again.

Do a lot of vets prescribed Vetsulin because it is the least costly?

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

Where do you live?
Lantus is an excellent insulin and it can be bought from a Canadian pharmacy called Marks. They ship to the US
Here is a thread that talks about Mark’s https://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/buying-insulin-from-canada.203498/

The 5 pack of pens which are actually cartridges which can be used with syringes are very economical and as long as they are kept in the fridge they will last until the expiry date.

 

[Kelley and Pip]

I am in the Chicago area! I was thinking I would request Lantus after poking around here but I did some Googling for pricing! Holy Moly. I'll check out Marks!

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

I am in the Chicago area! I was thinking I would request Lantus after poking around here but I did some Googling for pricing! Holy Moly. I'll check out Marks!

I would definitely get them from Marks, Box of 5 solostar pens, I have been told we can't get just the cartridges in the US
They will probably last you a year or longer
Just keep them in the fridge middle shelf
The expiration dates will probably be 2022 and 2023 , you can ask them
Just buy the U-100 syringes and draw the insulin out of the little gray rubber stopper
It's well worth it
Yes most vets prescribe vetsulin because it's cheaper
Just calk Marks and they will contact your vet for a script, if you need to re order you won't need another script

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

Lantus Solostar PEN CAN (temp. gauge. ice pack, express-air mail) *single pen open box* Brand 100iu/ml one pen 3 ml $49.99 USD

Lantus Cartridges 5x3ml per box (temp. gauge. ice pack, express-air mail) Brand 100u/ml 15 ml $159.99 USD

Lantus Solostar PENS 5x3ml per box (temp. gauge. ice pack, express-air mail) Brand 100u/ml 15 ml $164.99 USD

Lantus VIAL Insulin (10ml per vial) (temp. gauge. ice pack, express-air mail) Brand 100u/ml 10 ml $110.99 USD