# Quick and easy pen and refillable from vial cartridge

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**Category:** Type 2 & MODY\
**Created:** [October 17, 2024, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-and-easy-pen-and-refillable-from-vial-cartridge/14949 "2024-10-17T15:39:33Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 17, 2024, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-and-easy-pen-and-refillable-from-vial-cartridge/14949/3 "2024-10-17T18:47:37Z")

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Hi, @GeorgeFowlerEsq we have a resident tinkerer on all stuff diabetic @Eric  
I remember reading this post of his a few years ago.

> [@Refilling the Lilly KwikPen disposable pen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/refilling-the-lilly-kwikpen-disposable-pen/1725):
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> The Lilly KwikPen is a disposable insulin pen. But a lot of people may not know, you can actually refill it and re-use it! It’s very easy to do. Just two simple steps Notice in this picture how the plunger is all the way to the top. This Kwikpen is empty. Also notice that the black advance screw is pressed up against the plunger. This is the dosing button I am referring to: Step 1: Hold the base of the pen. Push the dosing button up into the base of the pen, and wh…

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