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Information for diabetes moving to Belize

9 years ago
This was one question I couldn't get answered without actually talking to a pharmacist in Belize. I am a diabetic. I use Lantus in the US, an insulin that requires only one injection a day. I could not find any information on the internet about Lantus in Belize or alternate therapies available in Belize. So, my wife and I went down to BZ two weeks ago, had a great time, btw. My hotel office manager was willing to call around for me, but could not find a pharmacy that could supply Lantus, but the pharmacy at Loma Luz Adventist Hospital said for me to bring my meds and they'd offer a substitute. The substitute was Novolin N, a twice a day therapy. Great, I thought. Now for the big question: How much does it cost per vial? The pharmacist said $37.50. Being a yank and still thinking in US dollars I asked, "Belize dollars?" "Yes" Just under US$19 a vial. My Lantus costs me just overUS $13 a vial, with insurance. If I had to pay for Lantus in the US without insurance, it would cost me US$264 per vial. To be honest I had no idea what an insulin therapy would cost me; all I had ever heard was people saying drugs are cheaper in Belize, without providing any specifics. I am happy to say that not being able to afford insulin in Belize will not be a factor in preventing my wife and me from moving to Belize!

Patrick

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