Emergency Insulin: How to Get Help When You Can't Pay

There is no more terrifying feeling than looking at your last insulin pen and knowing you don't have the money to buy the next one. It is a literal life-or-death situation that happens to thousands of Americans every day. If you are in this position right now, stop what you are doing and read this.

You have options that can keep you out of the ICU.

The "Kevin's Law" Option

Many states have passed "Kevin's Law," named after a young man who died after being turned away for an emergency refill. In these states, a pharmacist can give you a small emergency supply of insulin even if your prescription has expired or you can't reach your doctor. Check if your state is on the list of emergency refill states.

Manufacturer Urgent Care Programs

The "Big Three" insulin makers (Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi) all have emergency hotlines. They can often provide a one-time code for a free month of insulin at your local pharmacy.

• Lilly Diabetes Solution Center: 1-833-800-5455
• Novo Nordisk Help: 1-844-NOVO-444

Don't Just Face the Crisis—Solve the Root

Emergency codes are a one-time fix. They don't solve the problem of how you're going to pay next month. That is why advocacy exists. We take patients who are in this cycle of "emergency to emergency" and get them into permanent assistance programs.

We help you get your brand-name insulin for $40 a month, every month. No more hotlines, no more panic. Let’s get you off the emotional rollercoaster.

Get your insulin for $40/mo. See if you qualify today.