For anyone who sees this, the $25 vial is for Novolin R, which has a longer absorption rate than modern analog insulins. It's a great option for people on low-c

For anyone who sees this, the $25 vial is for Novolin R, which has a longer absorption rate than modern analog insulins. It's a great option for people on low-carb diets or those who have food absorption problems since you have more time to react to lows and it matches slower absorption of proteins and high fat meals if you don't have an insulin pump that can handle that type of meal for you. But there's also a new release from Walmart for an analog insulin was just announced a few weeks ago! It's a Novolog equivalent and what many people are using today with insulin pumps and diets that have fast absorbing carbs: https://corporate.walmart.com/newsroom/2021/06/29/walmart-revolutionizes-insulin-access-affordability-for-patients-with-diabetes-with-the-launch-of-the-first-and-only-private-brand-analog-insulin https://corporate.walmart.com/newsroom/2021/06/29/walmart-re... The vials are around $70ish US dollars and the pens are around $85ish. That's a wayyyy more affordable rate (50-75% less) than paying out of pocket for Novolog or Humalog. Also keep in mind that manufacturers also have programs to assist you with insulin costs if you can't afford it.