Patient's question:
We are lacking growth hormone and are about to start injecting the liquid form. We will be using an electronic pen. What is the price?The type of help we need: We are lacking growth hormone and are about to start injecting the liquid form. We will be using an electronic pen. What is the price?
Doctor's answer:
The cost of growth hormone treatment is directly proportional to the dosage, but factors such as the cause of the child's short stature, weight, bone age, degree of sexual development, and duration of treatment can all influence the dosage. Therefore, the treatment cost varies from child to child.A liquid formulation combined with an electronic pen offers the best cost-effectiveness. A 30 IU vial of growth hormone liquid costs approximately 1,100 yuan (with some regional variations), based on the reported prices from top-tier hospitals. An electronic pen costs 668 yuan. Using an electronic needle with anesthetic can further reduce a child's compliance with medication and alleviate their fear of injections.