Need a new pen!

[katie]

Helloo

I lost one of my novopens the other day and still haven't found it! So i'm using my spare. I'm a bit worried it isn't dispensing all of the insulin I dial up because it makes the same sound it makes when it isn't pushing down on the cartridge. Like when you put in a new cartridge and need to get the plunger thing in the right place... Ok I can't explain it Anyway...

How do I get a new pen? I know I can get a free one from the hospital, but it's quite a mission for me to get there etc. Do I need to make an appointment with my GP to get one?

 

[Northerner]

I just wrote on my repeat prescription form when I needed a spare Autopen - mind you, it did take several trips before they gave me the right one even though I had written the exact code down!

I have my novopen on my repeat. So, you should be able to get one from your GP - most pharmacies should have them in stock - don't see why you'd need to make an appointment and it sounds like a bit of an emergency!

 

[am64]

Helloo

I lost one of my novopens the other day and still haven't found it! So i'm using my spare. I'm a bit worried it isn't dispensing all of the insulin I dial up because it makes the same sound it makes when it isn't pushing down on the cartridge. Like when you put in a new cartridge and need to get the plunger thing in the right place... Ok I can't explain it Anyway...

How do I get a new pen? I know I can get a free one from the hospital, but it's quite a mission for me to get there etc. Do I need to make an appointment with my GP to get one?

my gp have on line repeat prescription service that send it directly to a local chemist does yours do the same? might save you treking all over

 

[katie]

I just wrote on my repeat prescription form when I needed a spare Autopen - mind you, it did take several trips before they gave me the right one even though I had written the exact code down!

I have my novopen on my repeat. So, you should be able to get one from your GP - most pharmacies should have them in stock - don't see why you'd need to make an appointment and it sounds like a bit of an emergency!

were you asking for a pen that they had already prescribed to you once before? otherwise, how did you find a code?

I would quite like a completely different one if possible I have the boring silver one and ive had it for 5 years. Obviously for now any pen would do though! I do need to go to the GP anyway but appoinments take aggges.

my gp have on line repeat prescription service that send it directly to a local chemist does yours do the same? might save you treking all over

yep my GP has just started that, but not sure if i write a note they will give me one?! worth a try though.

 

[Northerner]

were you asking for a pen that they had already prescribed to you once before? otherwise, how did you find a code?

I would quite like a completely different one if possible I have the boring silver one and ive had it for 5 years. Obviously for now any pen would do though! I do need to go to the GP anyway but appoinments take aggges.....

I wrote down the product code, not the prescription code - nit sure how you find prescription codes out. I hadn't had an Autopen on prescription, just novopen, I got te other autopens at the hospital. I believe that they are prescribing the novopen 4 now - not sure what colours they are!

 

[katie]

I wrote down the product code, not the prescription code - nit sure how you find prescription codes out. I hadn't had an Autopen on prescription, just novopen, I got te other autopens at the hospital. I believe that they are prescribing the novopen 4 now - not sure what colours they are!

ah yes, i meant the product code 🙂 I was wondering how you got it, but I see you can find out on the Internet. I think this one would suit me:

http://www.expresschemist.co.uk/NovoPen-Junior-Green.html 😛

ouch they are ?40!! I will try writing a note on the prescription and if that doesn't work i'll make an appointment! thanks.

 

[aymes]

Hmm, I really want a new pen, had the same one since I was diagnosed and it's quite battered now. I wonder if I just add it on to my next prescription request of I'll get it, worth a go I guess.

I really want to give the novopen 4 a go, it looks so much prettier than the red and yellow one I have!

 

[katie]

Im thinking of asking for the novopen4 too, it looks like theyve improved it a bit! Just trying to find the product code...

 

[Einstein]

Im thinking of asking for the novopen4 too, it looks like theyve improved it a bit! Just trying to find the product code...

I don't think the NovoPen 3 is available now - the ONLY downside of the 4 is the fact you can't do half units.

Other than that, very smooth and available in blue or silver - tell them which colour.

Mine are good, when I can use them! 🙄

 

[Einstein]

Hmm, I really want a new pen, had the same one since I was diagnosed and it's quite battered now. I wonder if I just add it on to my next prescription request of I'll get it, worth a go I guess.

I really want to give the novopen 4 a go, it looks so much prettier than the red and yellow one I have!

Just ask them for one, actually my GP always prescribes one as a spare, if they do break you're really stuffed!

Both the blue and silver are nice colours - I do prefer the case that the NovoPen3 came with, this zip soft case for the 4 isn't my thing.

Ho humm!

 

[katie]

thanks david, I could never do half units anyway 🙂

 

[Einstein]

thanks david, I could never do half units anyway 🙂

It's like eating half a chocolate isn't it?

Well, it would be if I liked the stuff!

 

[insulinaddict09]

I'm just on disposable pens , I didn't know there were other types tbh , are they much different

 

[tracey w]

I get mine on prescription,


Pity you not on luxura pens you coud have one of my spares, lol, i now have 3 spares and the one i carry round.......


long story,but kept requesting test strips or insulin, and kept getting scripts for .........insulin pens,,

 

[katie]

I'm just on disposable pens , I didn't know there were other types tbh , are they much different

you just put the cartridges of insulin in a pen. it's a bit greener than disposable ones. I wonder why they havent given you a pen!?

I get mine on prescription,

Pity you not on luxura pens you coud have one of my spares, lol, i now have 3 spares and the one i carry round.......

long story,but kept requesting test strips or insulin, and kept getting scripts for .........insulin pens,,

haha that's quite random Well ive just taken my tea time insulin and it definitely felt like it wasnt pushing any insulin out i'll find out in about an hour I guess!

 

[insulinaddict09]

you just put the cartridges of insulin in a pen. it's a bit greener than disposable ones. I wonder why they havent given you a pen!?

Oh right , no I was never offered them , I didnt even know you got pens like that I'm just on disposible Humalog and Levemir Pens

 

[bev]

Katie,
I think i have one of these pens (green) -unused still in its box. You would be welcome to it if you would like it. I cant check at the moment as its on top of a kitchen unit - a bit high for me! I will ask daughter later if she can have a look!🙂Bev

 

[katie]

Katie,
I think i have one of these pens (green) -unused still in its box. You would be welcome to it if you would like it. I cant check at the moment as its on top of a kitchen unit - a bit high for me! I will ask daughter later if she can have a look!🙂Bev

If you definitely don't need it for Alex, that would be amazing - thanks Bev 🙂 x

 

[katie]

uh ohhh! pen definitely isnt working! im 19.2! I'll change the cartridge just in case

 

[am64]

ah yes, i meant the product code 🙂 I was wondering how you got it, but I see you can find out on the Internet. I think this one would suit me:

http://www.expresschemist.co.uk/NovoPen-Junior-Green.html 😛

ouch they are ?40!! I will try writing a note on the prescription and if that doesn't work i'll make an appointment! thanks.

cant you get them on prescription which should be free cos you're a D