Insulin etc. delivered to the door?

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Registered: 09-07-2004
Insulin etc. delivered to the door?
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Tue, 10-19-2004 - 11:42am
Can I get my supplies delivered directly to my house instead of going through a pharmacy? Is it cheaper to do it this way? If so how do I go about finding companies etc. that do this.

Thanks in advance

Pheobe.

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Registered: 06-24-2003
Tue, 10-19-2004 - 1:22pm
Hello,

I'm not sure what kind of insurance you have, but mine allows for me to get a 90-day supply thru a mail-order pharmacy that delivers to my door. I use Expresscripts.com. I am billed only for one month's insurance charges, and the insulin comes overnight in a coldpack. It is great! You may want to call your HMO/Insurance provider and see what you have as a benefit.

HMBalison

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Tue, 10-19-2004 - 11:08pm

Hi and welcome to the board.


I get my insulin through the mail also. Most modern insulins need only to be kept cool and not refrigerated like we used to have to do. I got my perscription this week and the ice pack still had frozen spots in it. I also ordered my syringes by mail. What surprised me was that they came in a box labeled for mail sale only. I have no idea why they aren't like what you get when you buy a box in the pharmacy. Incidentally my insurance won't pay for the syringes. Now I wonder how they expect me to take the injectible insulin! :-( I paid $17.60 for 90 syringes so I hope the price was okay.


What knid of insulin are you on and how much are you taking? I wish the insulin came in a smaller vial because I sure waste a lot of it!

Mary Frances


cl-maryfrances40

Co-CL Diabetes Board


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Registered: 03-25-2003
Thu, 10-21-2004 - 3:43am
I suggest that you call your insurance company to find out if they do accept home delivery of medical supplies since some insurance companies have set up plans with a given home medical delivery companies that way you know what ones your insurance will be accepted. I can tell you that it is cheaper by far to get your medical supplies delivered especially since you can get a 90 day supply insteas of just a 30 day supply. So look into it to see what you find out through your insurance company since they all vary so much. I do hope you find something out that works great for you since it is so very convenient in the end. Take care and do have a super relaxing day of enjoyment!

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