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Does insulin require a prescription?
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Depends: All states require a prescription for the newer insulins. Most do not require one for the older insulins or for syringes. Check with your local pharmacy for the rules in your state.
Answered 1/19/2017
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Generally, yes: Most of the insulins that are currently used in the United States require a prescriptions, although in some states the older insulins (regular and nph) can be purchased without a prescription.
Answered 1/28/2017
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