Question
My child has insufficient growth hormone, and I am about to start using a water-based solution with an electronic pen for injection. How much will it cost?
Answer
The cost of growth hormone treatment is directly proportional to the dosage, but the actual cost also depends on the child’s cause of short stature, weight, bone age, progress of puberty, and duration of treatment. Therefore, the treatment cost varies from child to child. Currently, the water-based solution and electronic pen combination offer the best value for money. The cost of a water-based solution is about 1100 yuan per vial (prices may vary slightly by region), while an electronic pen costs 668 yuan per unit. Using an electronic anesthetic pen can improve the child’s cooperation with treatment and reduce fear of anesthesia.