A good rule of thumb is: 1  for difficult separations (Î´CV â¤ 1) use up to 100 g (~200 mL) of silica gel per gram of compound to be purified (1% load) 2  for normal separations (1 â¤ Î´CV â¤ 5) use from 20 to 90 g (~40-180 mL) of silica gel per gram of compound to be purified (2-9% load)
Typical costs: 1  According to the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy , insulin pumps cost between $4,500 and $6,500 for individuals without insurance. The price varies depending upon the features, brand and size of the pump. 2  Some insurance plans will cover the cost of the pump.
As the older versions have vanished in the U.S., newer versions have stayed expensive. The drug can cost up to $400 a month. Because of that high cost, many of the estimated 29 million people living with diabetes in the U.S. can't afford it. Some industry analysts expect insulin costs to fall in the future.