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

[Mike Freeman]

Yup.  I use the Humalog pen (just humalog).  I got notice of the change from 
both the pharmacies at Safeyay and at Wallgreen's.  Haven't seen the 
QuickPen yet but I understand that it isn't really a problem to use although 
I heard a rumor once that Eli Lilly kept the original humalog pen on the 
market partially because they thought it made more distinct clicks for blind 
persons.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 7:51 AM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] FYI Humalog,Humalog Mix insulin pen availability 
changes


> Thought this might be of interest to those using these pens.
>
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> Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 2:01 AM
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> 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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