Is it possible to buy <10 ml vials of insulin?

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amylou - 25 Jan 2004 23:06 GMT

It seems like a waste to be throwing away this bottle of
Humalog. I opened it 28 days ago though so I guess it's
almost time.. but it's still mostly full.
I am on meds, but am supposed to take insulin if my bg
rises above 200.. (it has only done this once in the past
2 weeks.)
Does anyone know if it is possible to buy smaller vials
anywhere?

amylou :)

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oldal4865 - 25 Jan 2004 23:32 GMT

amylou wrote in message ...

>It seems like a waste to be throwing away this bottle of
>Humalog. I opened it 28 days ago though so I guess it's
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>amylou :)

Humalog is available in pens. The pen takes a 300 unit (3 cc) cartridge.

Novolog is available in a 300 unit (3 cc) pre-filled, disposable pen.

I keep my 10 cc vials of Humalog in the refrigerator whenever I am not
using them.

I have used a vial for 6 weeks with no loss of potency.

Regards
Old Al

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Mack - 26 Jan 2004 17:21 GMT

>It seems like a waste to be throwing away this bottle of
>Humalog. I opened it 28 days ago though so I guess it's
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>amylou :)

why would you throw it out? I have had humalog and novolog that
lasted a hell of a lot longer than 28 days. Only Lantus is that time
sensitive.

Mack
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