Donating unused insulin?

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PrettyBlueEyes

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Maybe this is a silly question but...

When Leo decided that it was time for him to no longer require insulin, I had just purchased a brand new vial of ProZinc. I can almost see how the wheels turned in his little head:

Hm. Went out and bought a new vial, huh? I'd better stop needing it, hadn't I. ;-)

The vial expires in October of this year. I was a tad miffed when I checked the expiration date on Leo's first vial-prescribed to us and paid for on the 12th of May-and found it to be expiring that same month. But, I digress...I know it's very soon to be getting rid of his supplies, but I'd like to have that vial not go to waste. I'm fortunate enough to be able to get a new vial if he needs it but I know that there are those not so fortunate. Are there resources to "rehome" the insulin? It has only a tiny amount missing from it-less than a tenth of a unit. If someone is in need nearby I wouldn't mind driving to get it to them. I checked with Leo's vet, and Leo was his only current sugar kitty, so no leads there. (I live in a very rural area.)

If anyone has suggestions, I would be happy to hear them. Would contacting DCIN be a good idea?

Thanks,

Kate & Leo
 
Where are you located, and what have you decided?

I'm in eastern NC, and have a bottle of ProZinc as well - not much in it though... and now that we're on Lev, I won't be needing it. Kim & Libby were the closest (actually the 2nd bottle in my fridge is Kim's), but Chewy is OTJ and Hershey moved to Lev... I can check w/ my vet, but I'm also open to suggestions.
 
I'm in Iowa. I listed the insulin and some of the leftover syringes in the Supply Closet. The syringes went pretty quickly but so far, no takers on the insulin.

If i still haven't found someone who needs it this week, I'll probably get ahold of DCIN and see if they could make use of it.

Kate & Leo
 
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