Reusable insulin pens

[Chris Price]

I have been on disposable pen since day 1 but moved onto novo pen 6 this week as I am moving onto Fiasp and they have a shortage on disposable pens.I asked the DN why they don’t do this as standard to reduce waste and save money and she agrees that it doesn’t make sense that they don’t do this.

 

[rebrascora]

I have been on disposable pen since day 1 but moved onto novo pen 6 this week as I am moving onto Fiasp and they have a shortage on disposable pens.I asked the DN why they don’t do this as standard to reduce waste and save money and she agrees that it doesn’t make sense that they don’t do this.

Which basal do you use? Have you asked for a reusable pen for that too? If it is also NovoNordisk insulin, make sure you ask for a different coloured pen to the one you have for the Fiasp.

 

[Chris Price]

Which basal do you use? Have you asked for a reusable pen for that too? If it is also NovoNordisk insulin, make sure you ask for a different coloured pen to the one you have for the Fiasp.

I am currently on Toujeo so don’t think it will work with novo pen.

 

[rebrascora]

I am currently on Toujeo so don’t think it will work with novo pen.

That is correct. I don't know if there is a reusable pen for Toujeo.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Reusable pens all the way for me!

Well, apart from initially where it was syringes.

 

[Lucyr]

That is correct. I don't know if there is a reusable pen for Toujeo.

Don’t think there is because it’s a safety thing since toujeo is more concentrated. If they offered cartridges someone might stick it in a normal reusable pen and accidentally overdose

 

[rebrascora]

Thanks Lucy, that makes sense.

I was sure I posted yesterday about how surprised I am that Type 1 diabetics get prescribed Toujeo when it is a more concentrated insulin, especially in the first instance which is when you often need smaller doses and I am assuming Toujeo doesn't come in half unit pen options.
I have a horrid feeling it might be a financial decision rather than what is best for the patient. I could understand it if a patient needed large doses and was showing insulin resistance, but to me for a regular Type 1 it is giving them a sledgehammer to tap tacks in. No option of using it with much finesse. But maybe I am missing something....

 

[Inka]

Exactly the same occurred to me @rebrascora - it being a financial decision. More than that, I thought Levemir was the recommended basal?