I wanted to get a Lilly Kwikpen Jr because the Kwikpen Jr is small like the regular Kwikpen, but it has the advantage of the half-unit dosing like the bigger non-disposable Lilly Luxura pen.
So best of both worlds - smaller and also has 1/2 units. No disadvantages.
My current insurance formulary wants me to use NovoLog, so any Lilly insulin is crazy expensive.
But I wanted the Lilly version of the pen not because of the insulin in it, but because it is refillable. I don’t believe the NovoLog disposable pens are refillable (not sure, could be wrong there).
I got it called in, and 5 pens was going to be $470.
Say what?!?!?
So I asked what it would be if I just got one pen.
And it was $25. Yep, do the math! 5 x $25 = $125. Much less than $470! Crazy right?
Since it is refillable, I only needed 1 pen. And I can get another single pen every few days because of the amount prescribed.
I have no idea how they come up with these stupid formulas for co-pay, but I feel like it was a huge victory. $25 for 1 pen instead of $470 for 5 pens.
The reason I am posting this to share is because it might save somebody some money at some point. Just ask about splitting up things and see if it makes a difference.
and i will keep this in mind, b/c i desperately need a 1/2 unit pen. i see my endo july 13th and will certainly request a perscription.