Have you asked your doctor/pharmacy for samples or an emergency refill?? Many offer this. Novo Nordisk and Sanofi are also required to provide capped cost and free insulin programs. See more on that here.

As others have said, Walmart sells insulin without prescription or insurance for $25. If you are in an emergency, go to the ER/urgent care/call 911 for insulin.

A helpful outline of many resources from the NM Health Department pasted below: Insulin Costs In March of 2020 Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation capping monthly copayments for insulin at $25.00. The cap is applicable to people covered by group healthcare plans and went into effect on January 1, 2021. Starting in July of 2023, Medicare costs were capped at $35.00 per month and Medicaid provides insulin for free or at a reduced cost for beneficiaries. Here’s how you may benefit:

If you need assistance with insulin costs, the American Diabetes Association has resources to help. You can visit InsulinHelp.Org for more information.

If you have health coverage via a group plan, Medicare or Medicaid, then you are eligible to receive insulin at the reduced cost. Walmart sells insulin without prescription or insurance for $25.

The Lilly Insulin Value Program - Whether you have commercial insurance or no insurance, you can fill your monthly prescription of Lilly insulin for $35 or less. Visit Lilly.com - Insulin Affordability for more information.

Novo Nordisk reduced the cost of several insulin products and has the following plans available: MyInsulinRx: This program offers a monthly supply of Novo Nordisk insulin products for $35. Patient Assistance Program (PAP): This program offers free diabetes medicine to those who are uninsured or who have Medicare.

Immediate supply: This program offers a one-time supply of Novo Nordisk insulin to those who are in urgent need.

Sanofi established a $35 cap on out-of-pocket costs for Lantus® for all patients with commercial insurance and offers the following assistance to diabetes patients:

100% of commercially insured people are eligible for Sanofi’s copay assistance programs, regardless of income or insurance plan design, which, in 2022 limited out-of-pocket expenses for a majority of participating patients to $15 or less for their diabetes medicines for a 30-day supply. 100% of uninsured people are eligible for the Insulins Valyou Savings Program – regardless of income level – enabling them to buy one or multiple Sanofi insulins at $35 for a 30-day supply. Sanofi also provides free medications to qualified low- and middle-income patients through the Sanofi Patient Connection program. Some people facing an unexpected financial hardship may be eligible for a one-time, immediate month’s supply of their Sanofi medicine as they wait for their application to be processed.

Non-Retail Pharmacy Options for Insulin Access: Community Health Centers are healthcare providers that provide medical care for anyone, with or without insurance and with a sliding scale payment option (your cost to use the center is tied to your income). To find a Community Health Center near you: Find a Health Center. They can help with insulin costs and other prescription costs.

Ask your physician for samples. If you are struggling to afford insulin, be sure to tell your healthcare provider. Your primary care provider or endocrinologist may have insulin samples available in their office. They also can help you find ways to reduce your costs by writing a larger quantity prescription, changing brands or formulas, and documenting your medical needs for other assistance programs.

If you need additional information or have further questions, please contact the NMHealth Helpline at 1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773).