How Hard Is It To Purchase Insulin In The U.s?

[satchboogie]

i know you need a script for it, but are pharmacies really asking the people for scripts..

i mean what if a diabetic is in urgent need of some humulin-r and doesnt have a script on him...

 

[crazyeyes]

then he better get his ass to a hospital! lol.

 

[crazyeyes]

when a country is locking up weed users, think what its like for shit like that.

 

[satchboogie]

when a country is locking up weed users, think what its like for shit like that.

yeah ok dude..
but your posts are vague and totally not helpin me out here.

 

[Outtlaw]

Not hard at all. You can even buy humulin-r over the counter in most states I believe. The others you can order without much trouble.

 

[crazyeyes]

sorry

 

[needtogetaas]

sorry. what im saying is if someone is in a diabetic seizure i would think they's give him a shot on site, thats it. but other than that you can forget about it. its either a script or nothing, unless of course you know someone, but thats probably nearly impossible.

I smell baken,pork,pig,the other wite meat.....................................................................

 

[crazyeyes]

I smell baken,pork,pig,the other wite meat.............................................. .......................
we talkin bout yo mama? be careful what you say fuck face.

 

[galawman]

Satch,I dont know where you are from but most states you do NOT need a script,you will get more of a hassle for the needles than the humilin

 

[Bruce]

I smell baken,pork,pig,the other wite meat.............................................. .......................
we talkin bout yo mama? be careful what you say fuck face.

you should watch it, this is a serious post. fuck off if you have nothing to say useful. in arizona satch it seems like people have no problem getting it, same as syringes, when i am in chicago no pinz without a script and i don't hear of people using it as much.

 

[Outtlaw]

Yeah, that's fucked up. A lot of states will sell you the slin, but wont sell you any kind of pinz.

 

[Bruce]

yep, most sites won't even send em to chicago addresses. only one and i am not gonna expose them

 

[silverbackn]

I thought you could just walk into a pharmacy and get it.

 

[cornfish]

just checked walgreens by my house and a walk-in is no problem to purchase. I asked about other states saying i had to travel for work and they said they can't give out info but i could contact their corporate office. Not sure if that helps but maybe a quick call wouldn't hurt

 

[liquidmuscle]

i am in Tx and slin is otc as well as pins...no scripts in Tx yeeeeee haw

 

[MR. BMJ]

Humalog is only available via Rx in all states.

Humulin-R is OTC in most states.

Just bought a vial of Humulin today as a matter of fact.

BMJ

 

[macrophage69alpha]

i know you need a script for it, but are pharmacies really asking the people for scripts..

i mean what if a diabetic is in urgent need of some humulin-r and doesnt have a script on him...

depends on the state

 

[psychedout]

Just don't walk in with your sleeves rolled up and a shirt that says 'Do I look like I need steroids?' and most pharmacists will give you what you need no questions asked.

 

[[email protected]]

Humalog is the only slin I know of that you need a rx (that's in some states, not all). Everything else is otc. It has to be. What if someone was about to go into a diabetic coma? That is why it's otc. With signature at most places.

 

[brooklynheight]

its a fed law that they have to make slin availvable without a script (at pharmacist discrection of course)

only 1 type requires a script.....the shortest acting kind..which was mentioned above..

why a fed law??---most people dont walk around with a script when traveling

 

[galawman]

Bruce I thought you were a solid bro,Who do you think you are to tell someone to fuck off,Were do you get off to talk to people like that,I gave a response you may not have liked it but you dont go around talking to people like that,and as far as Satch goes,you guys can go around and kiss his ass but he backed doored me and I dont have nothing to say good about him,so hey next time you have something to say to me take it private,mabye than you will get the facts,and let me ask you what was wrong with my answer,I was stateing that where I am from GA it does not require a script for insulin but does for needles,so mabye before you went off shooting your mouth and trying to act like a big man and score ass points for satch you should have read the post again,that kind of talk will get you bitch slapped if you did it in my presence,no need for a responce,you said what you did and I gave you a responce,dont act like a kid and act so tough and put your nose where it does not belong,you owe me a appology,and to all the other solid bro I appologise for taking up the unnecessary space,Much Respect

 

[pentatonic]

Bruce I thought you were a solid bro,Who do you think you are to tell someone to fuck off,Were do you get off to talk to people like that,I gave a response you may not have liked it but you dont go around talking to people like that,and as far as Satch goes,you guys can go around and kiss his ass but he backed doored me and I dont have nothing to say good about him,so hey next time you have something to say to me take it private,mabye than you will get the facts,and let me ask you what was wrong with my answer,I was stateing that where I am from GA it does not require a script for insulin but does for needles,so mabye before you went off shooting your mouth and trying to act like a big man and score ass points for satch you should have read the post again,that kind of talk will get you bitch slapped if you did it in my presence,no need for a responce,you said what you did and I gave you a responce,dont act like a kid and act so tough and put your nose where it does not belong,you owe me a appology,and to all the other solid bro I appologise for taking up the unnecessary space,Much Respect

I believe Bruce's post was directed at Crazyeyes, not you.

 

[galawman]

Than I will be the bigger man and appologize,Sorry for jumping the gun,mabye I should have taken my own advise and reread the responce.I do regret Bruce for jumping the gun,so to speek,hope you except me appology.

 

[Bruce]

Bruce I thought you were a solid bro,Who do you think you are to tell someone to fuck off,Were do you get off to talk to people like that,I gave a response you may not have liked it but you dont go around talking to people like that,and as far as Satch goes,you guys can go around and kiss his ass but he backed doored me and I dont have nothing to say good about him,so hey next time you have something to say to me take it private,mabye than you will get the facts,and let me ask you what was wrong with my answer,I was stateing that where I am from GA it does not require a script for insulin but does for needles,so mabye before you went off shooting your mouth and trying to act like a big man and score ass points for satch you should have read the post again,that kind of talk will get you bitch slapped if you did it in my presence,no need for a responce,you said what you did and I gave you a responce,dont act like a kid and act so tough and put your nose where it does not belong,you owe me a appology,and to all the other solid bro I appologise for taking up the unnecessary space,Much Respect

let me just explain something to you, i was being a hard ass with you, plain and simple, i said watch it, nothing about your mom, i mean come on, i dont' kiss anyones ass, i know satch only a little and yes i do respect him he is happy to help a bro out with advice and i appreciate that. so chill out homey, i meant nothing against you, we are on a gear forum, sorry if i get a little edgy, sincerely.

 

[swordfish151]

im sure bruce bruce meant no harm...anyway...interesting...thread...im in cali and i have never tried to just walk into a walgreens and obtain slin...without a script..how much would they give you?

 

[eh-oh]

Go in with some baggy cloths. I've never tried to buy more than one bottle. I don't think it would be a problem, but the stuff lasts a long time....

From another site:

Prescription required for Insulin? Syringes?

United States:

Alabama - NO / NO
Alaska - YES* / YES*
Arizona - NO / NO (some pharmacies may require)
Arkansas - NO / NO
California - NO / NO (some pharmacies may require)
Colorado - NO / NO (some pharmacies may require)
Connecticut - NO / YES (can get 10 days worth without prescription)
Delaware - NO / YES
District of Columbia - NO / NO (with DM ID or insulin purchase)
Florida - NO / Depends on the county, mostly NO, but: YES ( Broward County)
Georgia - NO / NO
Hawaii - NO / ???
Idaho - NO / NO (may ask for ID)
Illinois - NO / YES
Indiana - NO / NO (must sign a logbook)
Iowa - NO / NO
Kansas - NO / NO (most pharmacies, if purchased with insulin)
Kentucky - NO / NO
Louisiana - NO / NO
Maine - NO / YES
Maryland - NO / NO (some pharmacies: must sign a logbook)
Massachusetts - NO / YES
Michigan - NO / NO
Minnesota - NO* / NO
Mississippi - NO / NO
Missouri - NO / NO
Montana - NO / NO
Nebraska - NO / NO
Nevada - NO / NO
New Hampshire - NO / YES
New Jersey - NO / YES (might be waived with ID)
New Mexico - NO / NO
New York - NO / YES
North Carolina - NO / NO
North Dakota - NO / NO
Ohio - NO / NO
Oklahoma - NO / NO
Oregon - NO / NO
Pennsylvania - NO / YES
Rhode Island - NO / YES
South Carolina - NO / NO
South Dakota - NO / NO
Tennessee - NO / NO
Texas - NO / NO (doctor's permission required -- may vary by region)
Utah - NO / NO*
Vermont - NO / NO
Virginia - NO / NO
Washington (state) - NO / NO
West Virginia - NO / NO
Wisconsin - NO / NO
Wyoming - NO / NO

*Alaska: One respondent reported that prescriptions are NOT required for
either insulin or syringes.
Minnesota: Some pharmacies may require a one-time only prescription for
insulin which has unlimited refills.
Utah: Some pharmacies may ask for a prescription, and some will not sell
syringes after 10:00 p.m., even if you have a prescription.

@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

Australia - YES / NO**
Austria - YES / NO
Belgium - YES / YES
Bulgaria - NO / NO
Canada - NO / NO (may vary by province)
Costa Rica - NO / NO
France - NO [U100] / YES
Germany - YES / NO
Ireland - YES / YES
Italy - NO [U40*] / NO
Mexico - NO / NO
Phillipines - NO / NO
New Zealand - NO [U100#] / NO (may require proof of diabetes)
Switzerland - NO [U100] / NO
UK - YES [U100] / NO## (may require proof of diabetes)

* U100 pens available in Italy
Caution: Some pharmacies may need to special order Humulin (including U.S.
pharmacies.)
** Australia: Prescription not needed for syringes with a National
Diabetic Supplies Card.
# New Zealand: Novo & Lilly available, Novo more widely used. One
respondent indicates prescription needed for insulin, but not for syringes.
## UK: One respondent indicates prescription required for syringes.

 

[Güclü_oglan]

Just walk in with a hurry and a bad english and i'm pretty sure they won't refuse you the slin, if they ask you for a prescription just tell them you're from belgium or something and ask if there's a problem, incase they still refuse you tell them to fuck off and try a new pharmacy. If they ask you what slin you want tell them you want novo-rapid (the one used in europe)

 

[calico2580]

I'm in Texas.. Some pharmacies have allowed me to purchase syringes, while some have flat out refused. They have said a prescription is not required, but that they do not have to sell them to you.

 

[Güclü_oglan]

I'm in Texas.. Some pharmacies have allowed me to purchase syringes, while some have flat out refused. They have said a prescription is not required, but that they do not have to sell them to you.

ask them if it's because you're white ,

i dunno about the US but in sweden you can get sued pretty badly if you refuse people to buy stuff even tough they are legally entitled to

 

[anfo]

ask them if it's because you're white ,

i dunno about the US but in sweden you can get sued pretty badly if you refuse people to buy stuff even tough they are legally entitled to

lol, in the U.S. it depends if the pharmacist is a right wing christian, I think there trying to pass a law so they dont have to dispense birth control pills too if it goes againts thier high and mighty faith.

 

[Indy]

i know you need a script for it, but are pharmacies really asking the people for scripts..

i mean what if a diabetic is in urgent need of some humulin-r and doesnt have a script on him...

No Satch there was a law passed by president bush saying just that, therefore Humilin-R is available OTC, I buy it at CVS, but you have to pay the whole $30 per vial if you dont have a script....scripts allow you to have insurance pay for it, that's all.

 

[MR. BMJ]

Yep it's $30 here in Ca...Humulin that is.

Just walk-in and ask them for a vial of Humulin-R. If the pharmacist denies you, which he/she shouldn't, just go to another one. No need to be scared, as it is legal and you cannot get in trouble. I think people are more afraid of the rejection than actual legal problems.

If they say anything, just tell them "You don't need a Rx for Humulin-R do you? I've bought it a lot of times without problems, even for my G-ma when she needs it."

Usually the Pharm Tech is clueless as well. So sometimes they just have to be informed.

It really is easy bro's....

Again, Humalog needs a Rx.

BMJ

 

[TheAssholeFomerlyKnownAsDBBT]

i know you need a script for it, but are pharmacies really asking the people for scripts..

i mean what if a diabetic is in urgent need of some humulin-r and doesnt have a script on him...

how hard is it to make 7 figures and not be able to find some slin?

 

[satchboogie]

how hard is it to make 7 figures and not be able to find some slin?

lol..
i can get em too cheap too easily.
you didnt see the angle i'm coming from..
its the angle that makes 7 digits!

 

[satchboogie]

and as far as Satch goes,you guys can go around and kiss his ass but he backed doored me and I dont have nothing to say good about him,

first off,
who the fuck are you and HOW exactly did i 'backdoor' you?

oh let me guess..
you emailed me asking 'what is winny'..
so i never replied and so you're takin it personally.

or wait..
you must have been the one that asked me if creatine stacks well with celltech.. oh my god yes it was you..

 

[slat1]

In New Hampshire you walk in and ask for it. The price has gone up about 50% in the last two years.

 

[mrplunkey]

Aye -- Insulin is easy to get in the US. Just speak confidently to the pharmacist and wear baggy clothes. If you are in a tank shirt and looked jacked as shit he'll probably be more skeptical.

As far as pinz go, I had incredible success at a Tennessee Walgreens. I asked for 10 3cc 18 g 1.5" syringes (with needles) and for 10 21g 1.5" needles. When the pharmacist asked me what I needed them for, I said "I'm on physician supervised HRT and didn't pack the right needles." -- then I just stood there. He paused for a second, grabbed two boxes, and counted them right out and sold them to me on the spot. That makes me think that needles (at least in Tennessee) can be sold at the pharmacist's discretion.

Oh... and one more afterthought about needles... what recreational drugs can even be administered with at 1.5" needle? I'd think pointing that out to a pharmacist might win you some points too.

 

[gymratforlife]

The only type of insulin you need a scrip for is Humalog and you can order that from canadian pharmacies.

 

[Lupercal CATS]

i am in Tx and slin is otc as well as pins...no scripts in Tx yeeeeee haw

I am also in Texas and tried to buy pins and the lady told me I needed a script.