Medication Refill Time

It's coming up on time to get those basic things refilled -- insulin ($45 copay per month), test strips (no copay), and (for the dog) Tacrolimus. What a hassle. It feels like a big waste of money. Can't even deduct it from my taxes because I can't itemize this year. And all the expenses for the pets -- sure would be a boon to be able to deduct all their medical bills and prescriptions! It's all a big rip-off. Still need to call the endocrinologist's office to see if they've got the flu shots in. I really don't want to go by one of the drug stores and pay their outrageous costs.