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.
Now insulin has become a $24-billion-a-year market globally and is predicted to pass $48 billion in only five more years. And people around the world who need it canât afford it. There are several causes for the price spikes, but many of them come down to Americaâs pretend âfree marketâ approach to health care.