Assumptions used in Calculations:
Average dose of short acting insulin = 5 Units;
Average dose of basal insulin = 22 Units;
Average length of stay = 5 days;
Patient specific pens or vials are discarded upon discharge;
Costs used for Table:
Short acting 3 ml vial $16.52
Short acting pen $19.88
Long acting 10 ml vial $84.40
Long acting pen $25.32
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