How To Calculate Insulin Day Supply

[@pkimikss9868]

Just started retail pharmacy and the training is just😢. I appreciate this video. I was having so much trouble with calculating day supply for insulin. Thank you thank you thank you❤

[@PharmacyTechLove]

I hope this was super helpful 🙌🏾😉

[@Fortnite_guy7869]

Same!!!! Retail pharmacy. Good Luck!!!!

[@shanteelbelieve987]

Keep pushing. I’m at a dead stop with my training. Plus hours are cut

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[@pianotnt]

Tell me about I'm almost two weeks in at Walgreens lots to learn

[@staceyclark4395]

I passed my pharmacy technician exam today!! Your videos especially the math videos were extremely helpful! Thanks!

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Great job!

[@nunu1869]

Congratulations! I'm taking mine next week! I'm so nervous!

[@Song0326]

congratulations! Can you give any tips for PTCB exam? I failed it today...😢

[@nunu1869]

@하이 am nervous about taking mine too! You will pass it next time! How long did It take to complete yours?

[@Song0326]

@@nunu1869 It was third time exam for me. I think I got wrong study plan..actually I totally lost it.

[@lasertater]

Been a tech for about 5 years now & am just now understanding! You’re such a great teacher! 🤩

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Wow, thank you!

[@abananab8726]

Me too! I forgot the math after I had COVID

[@Shaunte976]

Math is not my strong subject and getting the day supply for insulins are hard to figure out for me and you’ve made this soo easy for me!! Thanks #PharmacyTech! ❤️❤️

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Awesome!!! I love these comments because I try so hard to teach it as easy as possible.

[@A_Life_Worth_Living1993]

It’s almost 1am and I gotta work early in the morning at a pharmacy. I keep telling myself “this is the last video” but end up watching yet another and another. Thank you for your content. I’ve been nervous about taking the exam in about 6 months. I’m not the best at test taking but I figured if I can get ahead in my studying, I’ll breeze through it. I absolutely love your content.

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Don’t be nervous! Just study and no the content. Thank you for watching my videos.

[@AprylConnor-re7xc]

I am glad I subscribed to your channel, I just started my training for pharmacy technician and this channel is a blessing ❤ Thank you!

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Welcome aboard! ❤️

[@nunu1869]

I passed my ptcb exam today! Thanks to all your videos! Thank you!

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Best of luck!

[@genesism9960]

The teacher we all need! ❤ I’m in pharmacy tech school now, soon going for my externship. I’m nervous but excited lol! Thank you for this video! 🎉

[@PharmacyTechLove]

You can do it!

[@msbaldora381]

I've been in retail pharmacy for over a year now. And I LOVE IT!!!☺ You are right, everytime I seen an insulin prescription that needs to be input, I would panic. But, your video was very helpful and appreciate... Thank you😊

[@PharmacyTechLove]

You’re welcome, glad to help out 😊

[@jenniferwaddell2582]

Thank u for all ur instruction. U make it all so simple to understand.

[@PharmacyTechLove]

I’m glad I could help💖

[@jenniferjackson4747]

When You want to to succeed as bad as you breathe, then you 'll be successful." failing the exams in 2 attempt made me want to give up but I wanted success, Exams don't test knowledge,rather test continuation, hard work, diligence and preservation. so I never gave up and passed the exam in my third attempt, failure isn't your portion..... inbox me if you want to know how I made it through the exam l'd be happy to help out.

[@ihuomatuesday1600]

I always come back to your videos when I need a refresher. Thank you😊

[@PharmacyTechLove]

You are so welcome!

[@tatiyanairwin1716]

Wow this really simplified things for me. I'm definitely 1 who overthinks so this was EXTREMELY helpful ❤

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Glad it was helpful!

[@torihett353]

I took my first Exam and I failed. The math is not my strongest. I need to pass my second exam before April. I found your channel and I’m loving it! I hope my second attempt I’ll pass.

[@PharmacyTechLove]

I pray that you pass as well. Don’t get discouraged, a lot of people struggle with the math.

[@goddessnoir290]

Did you end up passing?

[@AletheaDiaries]

I really enjoyed this video because doing data entry i always try to skip insulin ones but this made it so easy.I cant wait to use this the next time around ❤

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Wonderful!!! 👏🏾👏🏾

[@fixierob]

great help before my ptcb exam

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Glad to help!

[@jenniferjackson4747]

When You want to to succeed as bad as you breathe, then you 'll be successful." failing the exams in 2 attempt made me want to give up but I wanted success, Exams don't test knowledge,rather test continuation, hard work, diligence and preservation. so I never gave up and passed the exam in my third attempt, failure isn't your portion..... inbox me if you want to know how I made it through the exam l'd be happy to help out.

[@darksister7660]

I just started Pharmacy at a clinic I was at retail, I feel like fish out of water. I barely had a chance to intake and calculate insulins. This really helps now that I’ll be doing it on daily basis

[@PharmacyTechLove]

I’m so glad I can help ❤️ Please subscribe, I have a a lot more to come.

[@obaapapapabi3015]

Thanks so much. I am in the pharmacy school and they don't teach calculations. They make us learn the calculations by ourselves. I am so glad I found your channel. God bless you.

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Aww 🥰 God bless you as well.

[@mikadimplesss1890]

Thank you I was struggling with this particular and you made it easy for me ❤️

[@PharmacyTechLove]

You’re welcome! I tried to simplify it as much as possible.

[@gadukoley8300]

Hi, i just ended your videos on Drug calculation. .Thanks so much , i appreciate your teaching

[@PharmacyTechLove]

You’re welcome and thank you for your comment!

[@jenniferjackson4747]

When You want to to succeed as bad as you breathe, then you 'll be successful." failing the exams in 2 attempt made me want to give up but I wanted success, Exams don't test knowledge,rather test continuation, hard work, diligence and preservation. so I never gave up and passed the exam in my third attempt, failure isn't your portion..... inbox me if you want to know how I made it through the exam l'd be happy to help out.

[@Ericechild1979]

YOU ARE A LIFESAVER I AM CURRENTLY LEARNING DOSAGE AND CALCULATIONS IN MY SELF-PACED PHARMACY TRAINING THIS HAS HELPED ME OUT SO MUCH I'M GOING TO BE ON YOU LIKE WHITE ON RICE STUDYING A LOT OF YOUR VIDEOS THANK YOU SO MUCH I PRAY THE MOST HIGH CONTINUES TO KEEP BLESSING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

[@PharmacyTechLove]

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[@toyjohnson7480]

I love it and I learn from her teaching

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Thank youuuu💕

[@GST4]

Hello Pharmacy tech love. I really wanna say and give you big thanks and hugs. I passed my PTCB - exam on 5/1/2023. I was keep watching your videos. Your videos are so sample and easy to understand. I do appreciate your hard work. Now my next goal is get the job at any hospitals 😁🙏🏻🤞🎉💐💐these flowers are for you 💐💐💐💐

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Big congratulations!! 🎊🍾🎈

[@Loveless188]

Omg thank you so much for this video, I was struggling in class. Your delivery is everything!!

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Well thank you 🙏🏽

[@Gigi-mw3ys]

I pass my ptcb yesterday. Your. Videos helped me a lot. Thank you so much.

[@PharmacyTechLove]

You’re so welcome 😉

[@shyracunningham5996]

I DESPERATELY NEEDED THIS. Will definitely subscribe and be watching more videos

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Thank you for joining the family and I’m glad I could help.

[@LReevee]

I have learned so much from your videos. God bless you! I wish I would have known about your videos sooner. Thank you for using your platform to educate and improve people’s lives.

[@PharmacyTechLove]

You are so welcome.

[@Donelomusic]

I always wanted to be a pharmacy tech since 2004, but I hate math, by watching this video I think I understand it better. I will look for more information and I think I might go to school for it. Thanks

[@PharmacyTechLove]

I still get nervous at times over the math. The most complicated math in pharmacy is cross multiplication, you can do it! I’ll be coming back soon to help you guys more. Hopefully my videos will help, it’s really not too difficult being a pharmacy technician. I tell all my students that the most difficult part will be your coworkers. I wish you all the best 🥰

[@Donelomusic]

⁠@@PharmacyTechLoveThank you so very much for the motivation! I highly appreciate you. Can't wait for more videos, especially on the cross-multiplication and more tips. 🙏

[@pcdihealth]

Keep up the good work teaching the course!!!

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Thanks, will do!

[@artfulcove]

Thank you for your content. I passed my PTCB exam

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Congratulations! Don’t forget to work on those extra certificates on PTCB or NPTA.

[@groovymoos9173]

❤❤❤❤ wow you made it so easy! 👏 thank you I was starting to feel bad like I wasn't getting it. 😅 thank you!

[@PharmacyTechLove]

You're so welcome!

[@lifatnasreen33]

Just let you know I just started in Walmart as tech training. You are my favorite. I fell very overwhelmed about the work. That’s a lot to learn. It’s really hard for me.

[@PharmacyTechLove]

It takes a while to accomplish being a great pharmacy technician, its not going to happen overnight. Update?

[@debraocasiogomez5537]

OMG I NEEDED THIS !!!!! Thank you !!!!

[@shyracunningham5996]

Thank you Debs for recommending her!!!

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Shout out to Deb!!😂

[@PharmacyTechLove]

You’re very welcome🫡

[@jenniferjackson4747]

When You want to to succeed as bad as you breathe, then you 'll be successful." failing the exams in 2 attempt made me want to give up but I wanted success, Exams don't test knowledge,rather test continuation, hard work, diligence and preservation. so I never gave up and passed the exam in my third attempt, failure isn't your portion..... inbox me if you want to know how I made it through the exam l'd be happy to help out.

[@shabrethajennings7291]

I went to school years ago wasted money our teacher never really taught us calculations at all. Luckily I didn't get much math on my exam, as I know when you test they are different versions. Anyways I sucked as a pharmacy tech, because I couldn't get some of math down. Only did one year that's been almost 15 years ago. I'm considering giving this career a try again I'm alot older and have matured greatly. Plus I have an autistic child so I need a work from home job, figure I can come back to this I still remember quite a bit, but this time I'm determined to learn everything correctly. Great video btw!

[@PharmacyTechLove]

You should definitely try it again, sometimes our mental state isn't ready for this particular job. Being a pharmacy technician is a lot of work.

[@CleoraAleise]

Amazing explanation thank you so much ❤

[@PharmacyTechLove]

You're welcome 😊

[@indicablue9194]

That was a perfect explanation 👌

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ashley7988]

Glad i came across your page

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Thank you, I’m glad you’re part of the family.

[@steph0952]

Thank you so much 😊 this helped a lot! Can you please do examples of insulin with sliding scale?

[@PharmacyTechLove]

You’re very welcome! And I will try to make a video on that as soon as possible.

[@jenniferjackson4747]

When You want to to succeed as bad as you breathe, then you 'll be successful." failing the exams in 2 attempt made me want to give up but I wanted success, Exams don't test knowledge,rather test continuation, hard work, diligence and preservation. so I never gave up and passed the exam in my third attempt, failure isn't your portion..... inbox me if you want to know how I made it through the exam l'd be happy to help out.

[@abananab8726]

I always freeze when I have to calculate days' supply for insulin pens. I'm working hard on that so thank you for your channel!

[@PharmacyTechLove]

You’re so welcome 😉

[@galaxycakezz449]

I just discovered your math videos to help with my studying. Wish I found it sooner. I was wondering if you have videos on math problems including patients weight in (kg) and BSA in sq. meters

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Thank you for this comment. I think that’s going to be my next video. I’ll see if I can create some examples.

[@faifilitalaga7171]

You are amazing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge 💪🏽💪🏽

[@PharmacyTechLove]

My pleasure!

[@shaylanmoore3932]

Really good video!!!!

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Glad you think so!

[@haymanyasin4683]

That was so helpful thank you!!❤

[@PharmacyTechLove]

You're so welcome!

[@stephaniedash2916]

This really helped me. ❤

[@PharmacyTechLove]

I’m glad I could help.

[@tamimaislam3399]

Thanks so much

[@PharmacyTechLove]

You’re welcome! Wishing you great success 🤩

[@jenniferjackson4747]

When You want to to succeed as bad as you breathe, then you 'll be successful." failing the exams in 2 attempt made me want to give up but I wanted success, Exams don't test knowledge,rather test continuation, hard work, diligence and preservation. so I never gave up and passed the exam in my third attempt, failure isn't your portion..... inbox me if you want to know how I made it through the exam l'd be happy to help out.

[@michael0o5]

Im a rPht, My issue with injectibles is that a patient will ask "how many pens is that" or "How many boxes am i getting for that price" and the pharmacy computer will show quantity dispensed 45 some other number. Turns out the dispense # is MLs, not in units- So I dont see the UNIT /ML in the computer so answering sometimes is difficult. Not to mention with the shortages going around on ozempic/trulicty/wegovy alot of partial fills are taking place.

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Omg! You are absolutely correct about the shortages. I’m going to try my best to do a video over those injectable medications.

[@evaceciliaquintanilla7903]

Your video has helped me a lot, I've been working at a pharmacy for about 3 years, and they haven't taught me how get the day supply and I honestly have struggled a lot. love your videos :) what about getting the day supply on oral liquids?

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Omg! I hadn’t even thought about a video over that. There’s so much to cover in pharmacy, I forget about the small things sometimes 🙌🏾❤️🙌🏾

[@madhuverma3586]

Very well explained

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Thank you!

[@DanielleMata-w8p]

Was having trouble with this cus people would do it in their head and forget a step!! You helped me out a lot thanks so much!!!

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Glad I could help 🥰

[@DanielleMata-w8p]

@PharmacyTechLove passed my test and I had 2 questions involving just this!

[@emmeluvsbio6043]

Hello I love your videos and I am currently still practicing my day of supply😅. How do you calculate day of supply for insulin with ratios. For instance Humilin in 70-30 vial 10ml?

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Hi there, that’s not a ratio. It’s just two different percentages of human insulin. You would still just focus on your milliliters only.

[@lasertater]

Oh you’re good!

[@PharmacyTechLove]

I try my best ❤️

[@kassimoya2670]

Hi! thank you so much for this video!! I was doing some practice PTCB quizzes was so surprised by the amount of insulin questions I was wondering if you had any tips on how to know what formulas to use when solving the math problems. I know the formulas okay for the most part but don't know which ones to use TIA

[@PharmacyTechLove]

My tip is always to answer the question for exactly what it’s asking for.

[@jenniferjackson4747]

When You want to to succeed as bad as you breathe, then you 'll be successful." failing the exams in 2 attempt made me want to give up but I wanted success, Exams don't test knowledge,rather test continuation, hard work, diligence and preservation. so I never gave up and passed the exam in my third attempt, failure isn't your portion..... inbox me if you want to know how I made it through the exam l'd be happy to help out.

[@nunu1869]

Best video!

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Thank you!

[@jenniferhollums630]

Thank you!!!

[@PharmacyTechLove]

You're welcome! ☺️

[@YingofDarkness]

Quick couple of questions: For which types of insuling do we calculate priming for, and how much should we usually include for priming? 2 extra units or 3? Thank you for the video! It did make the math for this so much easier then when I tried to figure it out on my own.

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Pharmacy technicians should not be priming insulin. I have been in the field almost 20 years and I’ve never had to do that. And you’re so welcome for the video, thank you for watching.

[@ihuomatuesday1600]

​@@PharmacyTechLove I live in NJ and our DM came in last week and specifically told us that when calculating day supply for insulin, we have to account for 2 priming units each time the patient injects their dose. So if the sig is 10 units sc tid, we have to calculate it as 12 units tid

[@DreamyMix2]

@@ihuomatuesday1600 I have been told same! Have to add 2 to instructions for priming

[@kimberlyconrad5644]

Could you please do a video on drugs like tresiba, toujeo, ozempic, and others like those?

[@PharmacyTechLove]

I definitely can!

[@kellyrobert3335]

@@PharmacyTechLove I am interested as well!

[@kellaward1292]

@@PharmacyTechLove Yes! ozempic is so hard trulicty cause you can't break the package

[@AletheaDiaries]

Hey can you do one when calculating wegovy,ozempic the other insulins?

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Hi there, I’m in the process of making quite a few more videos, but in a different way. I’m trying to learn to get off my feet as much.

[@AletheaDiaries]

Thank you

[@laurenflores5376]

Doctor prescribed Lantus solostar U-100 insulin 100 unit/ml(3ml) insulin pen, Prescription is for a Quantity of 18 ml, SIG: 25 unit subcutaneously once a day. Can you tell me what you would get for this?

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Ok. If there’s 100 units per 3 mL, that means each mL is worth 100 units, basically 100 units/mL. Now, if you have 18 mL that equals 1,800 units. Next, we divide the 1,800 units total by 25 units per day, which will give us a day supply of a 72 day supply. Not sure if the insurance would pay for that day supply or not, but who knows until you submit the claim. I normally don’t these type of questions in the comments but I had time today.

[@soly3115]

Thank so much

[@PharmacyTechLove]

You are so welcome 🤗

[@muuzikk]

Hi, can you do a video on how to calculate days supply on a sliding scale? Thank you

[@PharmacyTechLove]

I can definitely add it to the roster 🎈

[@Saniyeful01]

I have a practice script and it has Humulin R on it does not say if its u100 or u500 how do you figure out days supply if the u100 or u500 isnt provided on the script.

[@dc-dg8rl]

Have you done one on tresiba, ozempic, or trulicity day supply yet?

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Yes! I have is very easy there’s nothing difficult at all. You just have to know what size milliliters the syringes is.

[@dc-dg8rl]

@@PharmacyTechLove anyway you can send me a link to this video. I can't find it.

[@pianotnt]

Can you make a video for ratio and proportions I have a hard time with it

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Okay. Do you mean for IV’s?

[@pianotnt]

@@PharmacyTechLove yes

[@jackiegomez742]

Omg should of found you sooner.

[@PharmacyTechLove]

💕💕

[@sally9852]

What is you are given days supply but need to get quantity please how would you do that?

[@PharmacyTechLove]

I can definitely make a video over that.

[@DianasPassion]

Can you show us how to calculate day supply on trulicity..

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Someone else asked that too. Really all you’re doing is calculating how many milliliters are in each pen. But I will definitely try to make that my next video for sure. It’s not easy to explain through a text so I will try to make that my next video if I can remember.

[@DianasPassion]

Appreciate it.

[@amberelliott3000]

For insulin pens, aren’t you supposed to add priming for accuracy?

[@PharmacyTechLove]

I’ve never had to prime pens for the hospital nor retail setting. We simply distribute the medication to the patient. We never open their products.

[@barbarabraun1099]

How do I do a weeks supply such as 2tablets mno wed Fri and one tablet all other days w a qty of 35 pills?thank you

[@PharmacyTechLove]

I don’t tutor through comments. Good luck in all you do.

[@bluebird4424]

what if the original rx from doctor states the units to be administered in grams can you go from grams to ml?

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Unfortunately not.

[@WomenofAdventureQuest-t7l]

How do you add the priming units?

[@WomenofAdventureQuest-t7l]

Do you add or subtract for priming units? Is priming only used on the pen?

[@PharmacyTechLove]

I’m sorry, but I’m not a nurse so I’ve never had to do that before.

[@latekamonae9167]

The company I work for does priming units that sometimes confuse me

[@PharmacyTechLove]

That’s interesting, it would depend on how much they’re using for priming.

[@imgoingtosleepnow96]

I need a video for cream and suppository please

[@jmiller3579]

Depends on the instructions

[@nanthiri9258]

In 100unit of insulin if i use for one day for 12 unti it can last how many day?

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Hello! I don’t tutor through the comments.

[@tanjasveda4699]

🙏🏼

[@PharmacyTechLove]

❤️

[@reginawright125]

Need easy way to calculate ds for tuojeo

[@PharmacyTechLove]

I can definitely do that, it’s super easy! I’m working on a project now that can help you guys a little bit more. Because I’m sure you know KZbin shows all the commercials and it makes it hard to focus. Just be patient with me ❤️

[@wendolynlovelady4124]

🙏🙏😊

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Thanks for the love ❤️

[@NajaRants]

the pharmacist does most of the math right

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Not always! It just depends on what your prescription says in retail, in the hospital setting I always double check the pharmacist work.

[@shondamcculler4118]

I didn’t understand the break down to come with the days supply

[@PharmacyTechLove]

I’m going to be making a lot more video soon, just stay tuned.

[@sally9852]

No one does pens vials are easy show us how to do pens !

[@PharmacyTechLove]

Everyone has been asking about that, it’s so easy. Once I show you, you’re going to say, “Oooh, that was super simple.” I try to break everything down as simple as possible. Just stay with me, I’m really working on something right now. Thank you for your love and support.