Reusable insulin pens cost far less in Bangladesh than in most Western countries, and some models that are hard to find abroad are still on sale here. This guide compares the five pens I source, explains the one rule that matters most — the pen must match your insulin cartridge — and shows how I ship them safely. Prescription required.
Choose the pen that matches the brand of insulin cartridge you use: NovoPen 4 for Novo Nordisk Penfill, HumaPen Ergo II for Lilly cartridges, AllStar for Sanofi cartridges. ConviPen (Incepta) and GensuPen 2 (Beximco) are made by Bangladeshi companies. Pharmacy prices here are roughly ৳700–1,250 (about US$6–10). Send me your prescription and I'll quote the full delivered cost within 24 hours.
| Pen | Maker | Made for | Dose range | BD price (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ConviPen | Incepta (Bangladesh) | 3 mL cartridges — ask your pharmacist which | 1–60 units | Quote on request |
| GensuPen 2 | Beximco (Bangladesh) | 3 mL cartridges — ask your pharmacist which | 1–60 units | ~৳700 |
| NovoPen 4 | Novo Nordisk | Novo Nordisk 3 mL Penfill | 1–60 units | ~৳700 |
| HumaPen Ergo II | Eli Lilly | Lilly 3 mL cartridges | 1–60 units | ~৳860 |
| AllStar | Sanofi | Sanofi 3 mL U-100 cartridges | 1–80 units | ~৳1,240 |
Prices are typical Bangladesh pharmacy prices seen in October 2026 (US$1 ≈ ৳123). They change, and some models go out of stock, so I confirm price and stock on the day I buy.
Reusable pens are not universal. Each big insulin maker designs its pen for its own 3 mL cartridges. A Lilly cartridge belongs in a Lilly pen, a Sanofi cartridge in a Sanofi pen, and a Novo Nordisk Penfill in a NovoPen. Using the wrong combination can give the wrong dose. So before you choose, check the brand name on your cartridge box and ask your pharmacist or diabetes nurse which pen they recommend. If you are not sure, send me a photo of your cartridge box and your prescription, and I will only quote a pen that the manufacturer lists for it.
Here is a realistic example for one NovoPen 4 shipped to the USA: about $6 pen + $15 service fee + about $45–65 express courier ≈ $65–85 delivered. The courier is the biggest cost, so two pens, or a pen plus pen needles, in one parcel costs only a little more to ship. Customs duty or local tax, if any, is paid by you to your country's authorities. See customs duty on packages from Bangladesh and the best courier to ship from Bangladesh.
Insulin itself is a separate question: cartridges must stay cold and many countries restrict importing them. Ask me first — I will tell you honestly if it is not practical for your country. More detail is in my insulin pen shipping guide and importing medicines from Bangladesh.
Prescription required. I only source insulin pen devices for customers who share a valid prescription or doctor's note for insulin therapy. Your country's import rules apply. Many countries regulate the import of medical devices and prescription medicines, even for personal use. It is your responsibility to check what you may legally import before you order — I will tell you anything I know about your country, but customs officials make the final decision. No medical advice. I am a personal shopper, not a doctor or pharmacist. Always confirm with your doctor or pharmacist that a pen suits your insulin and your treatment before switching devices.
Yes, with a valid prescription. I buy the pen from a licensed Dhaka pharmacy, send you photos of the sealed box, and ship it by express courier with tracking. You must check that your country allows you to import it for personal use.
Choose the pen made for your insulin cartridge brand: NovoPen 4 for Novo Nordisk Penfill, HumaPen Ergo II for Lilly cartridges, AllStar for Sanofi cartridges. Your doctor or pharmacist should confirm the choice.
About 700 to 1,250 taka in Dhaka pharmacies, roughly 6 to 10 US dollars at October 2026 rates. Delivered abroad, one pen usually costs about 65 to 85 dollars in total because express shipping is the largest cost.
It was phased out in the UK around 2015 and replaced by the NovoPen 5, but it is still sold by licensed pharmacies in Bangladesh.
Only after checking your country's rules and only with a prescription. Insulin must stay cold and many countries restrict importing it. I will tell you honestly if it is not practical or not safe.
Last updated: 6 October 2026. Written by Nazrul Islam, personal shopper in Dhaka.
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