[jessedhillon]

In case anyone else has no experience with diabetes and is looking for key quantities to understand the context here:

- "Most people with diabetes need at least 2 insulin shots a day. Some people need 3 or 4 shots for good blood sugar control." (https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0801/p649.html)

- "In November last year, Walmart launched the ReliOn Novolin 70-30 insulin pen. The cash price for a pack of five pens is $42.88, compared to $300 for the brand name option." (https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/verify-yes-walmart-do...)

So we're talking about $25 for 1-2 days of vital injections. Approx $4,500 - $9,100 annually.

[srtjstjsj]

A pen is expensive because it's got single serve packaging.

A vial has 1000units and lasts about 2 weeks.

[profile53]

Insulin pens are multi dose as well. Usually last a few days to.m a week each.