[Diabetes-talk] FYI Humalog, Humalog Mix insulin pen availability changes

[Tamera]

Thought this might be of interest to those using these pens.


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From: "iGuard.org" <drug.alert at iguard.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 2:01 AM
To: <fidano at comcast.net>
Subject: Humalog, Humalog Mix insulin pen availability changes

>
> Discontinuation of Original Prefilled Pens for Humalog and Humalog Mix
>
> As of January 1, 2011, Lilly will no longer manufacture the original 
> Prefilled Pens that contain:
> Humalog (insulin lispro injection [rDNA origin])
> Humalog Mix 75/25 (75% insulin lispro protamine suspension, 25% insulin 
> lispro injection [rDNA origin]), and
> Humalog Mix 50/50 (50% insulin lispro protamine suspension, 50% insulin 
> lispro injection [rDNA origin]).
>
> This action is being taken in an effort to align Humalog prefilled devices 
> under a single pen platform. By the end of October 2010, it is expected 
> that the original Prefilled Pen containing Humalog Mix50/50 will no longer 
> be available to pharmacies and healthcare providers. At this time, the 
> original Prefilled Pen containing Humalog or Humalog Mix75/25 continues to 
> be available, and pharmacies and healthcare providers can order and 
> dispense these to patients until supplies are exhausted.
>
> There are several brands and formulations of insulin available. This 
> discontinuation alert only applies to the original Prefilled Pen that 
> contains Humalog, Humalog Mix 75/25, and Humalog Mix 50/50. The Humalog 
> brand of insulin will continue to be available in other delivery options 
> including a pen device called the KwikPen.
>
> To learn more about the discontinuation of these products and the 
> available KwikPen Product, please visit:
> Humalog Pen - http://www.iguard.org/r/0wkhRS8tj4nA
> Humalog Mix 75/25 Pen - http://www.iguard.org/r/0BA08DvTLkB2
> Humalog Mix 50/50 Pen - http://www.iguard.org/r/0FPKeIL6GQ
> ****
> WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
>
> If you use the original Prefilled Pen that contains Humalog, Humalog Mix 
> 75/25, or Humalog Mix 50/50, please be aware that this pen soon may no 
> longer be available in your pharmacy. Please speak to your pharmacist, 
> doctor, or other healthcare provider managing your diabetes to determine 
> whether or not you will need a new prescription for the KwikPen product. 
> If you have concerns about your Humalog or Humalog Mix Product or if you 
> are interested in different insulin delivery options, please speak with 
> our doctor or other healthcare provider managing your diabetes.
>
> If you still have original Prefilled Pens containing Humalog, Humalog Mix 
> 75/25, or Humalog 50/50, you can continue to use these pens until the 
> expiration date stamped on the carton and pen as long as they have been 
> stored under proper conditions.
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