William Rufo
Member Since 2016
So I have to purchase Lantus at the pharmacy every 3 months or so (since my cat is receiving 5 units now) I was wondering if there were more affordable ways of purchasing it? I pay $300
Cheaper ways to purchase Lantus?
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Chris & China (GA)
Member Since 2013
Marks Marine Pharmacy in Canada is where most of us are buying from
Here's the information in our Insulin from Canadian Pharmacies thread
Here's the information in our Insulin from Canadian Pharmacies thread
William Rufo
Member Since 2016
Does it ship well? And is it reliable? Why do they call it can not vial? Thanks
Chris & China (GA)
Member Since 2013
Yes, Marks is extremely reliable!! I've gotten my Lantus from them 3 times and probably hundreds of other members here (and on other boards) have too since I originally "found" them several years ago and shared the news!
They have great customer service too. It takes about a week for shipment once they get your script and information, and they'll give you a tracking number that you can watch as it travels through the postal system too.
It's packaged very well (with a medical grade ice pack) and has always lasted to the last drop. (there's a link to a video in the original link above that shows how they ship)
Most of us use the Lantus Solostar pens because the vials 1. break so easily and 2. usually the insulin loses efficacy at about 4-6 months, even if cared for properly. The vast majority of cats here are on less than 2 units twice a day, so a vial would have to last 250 days (longer if your cat is on even less than that) or you'll end up throwing a lot of it away
The pens are just like "mini-vials" that hold 3ml (300 units) instead of 10ml (1000 units) and a package of 5 will give you 1500 units (enough for about 2 years for most cats).
The pens don't expire until the date on the box...which is usually at least 2 years away, so most of us can use every drop.
We still use regular insulin syringes with the pens, not the special needles that humans use so we can get doses other than whole units. When you pull the cap off the pen, there's a little rubber stopper just like a vial. You just use the same insulin syringes and pull out the correct dose.
They have great customer service too. It takes about a week for shipment once they get your script and information, and they'll give you a tracking number that you can watch as it travels through the postal system too.
It's packaged very well (with a medical grade ice pack) and has always lasted to the last drop. (there's a link to a video in the original link above that shows how they ship)
Most of us use the Lantus Solostar pens because the vials 1. break so easily and 2. usually the insulin loses efficacy at about 4-6 months, even if cared for properly. The vast majority of cats here are on less than 2 units twice a day, so a vial would have to last 250 days (longer if your cat is on even less than that) or you'll end up throwing a lot of it away
The pens are just like "mini-vials" that hold 3ml (300 units) instead of 10ml (1000 units) and a package of 5 will give you 1500 units (enough for about 2 years for most cats).
The pens don't expire until the date on the box...which is usually at least 2 years away, so most of us can use every drop.
We still use regular insulin syringes with the pens, not the special needles that humans use so we can get doses other than whole units. When you pull the cap off the pen, there's a little rubber stopper just like a vial. You just use the same insulin syringes and pull out the correct dose.
Nancey
Member Since 2012
I purchase my Lantus Solostar pen's from Sam's Club. I pay $125 for 5 pens using the discount card from the Lantus website. Also I have the membership that is $100 a year which gives me 8% off their regular price. So have the 8% and the discount card I pay $125 out of pocket. I jsut purchased a new box last week, so price is still the same.
I will warn you though there is a trick when signing up for the discount card on the Lantus website, you have to out the card in your cat's name and you MUST make the date of birth so the cat is 18 years old. We left the month and day of Frodo's birthday correct and altered the year. It took me two tries to get it right.
Just another option...
I will warn you though there is a trick when signing up for the discount card on the Lantus website, you have to out the card in your cat's name and you MUST make the date of birth so the cat is 18 years old. We left the month and day of Frodo's birthday correct and altered the year. It took me two tries to get it right.
Just another option...
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