6.3.2.4 Insulins, rapid-acting
All insulins should be prescribed by brand
Please see Kent and Medway Guidance of Biosimilar Insulin Prescribing here.
Please see Kent and Medway Guidance on Safe Insulin Prescribing here.
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| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 vial | £16.00 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 cartridge | £28.30 |
| Pack | Price |
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| 5 pre-filled disposable injection | £28.30 |
| Pack | Price |
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| 1 vial | £15.68 |
| Pack | Price |
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| 5 cartridge | £19.08 |
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Primary Care
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Primary and Secondary Care
East Kent Type 1 Diabetes Treatment Pathway EKPG recommendation, Sept 2018
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Last Reviewed: 09/2018
Caution: This document is due for renewal and may be out of date
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New patients should be started on Trurapi. Where clinically suitable in line with NICE guidelines on an individual patient basis, patients can be switched from originator product to Trurapi as a shared decision with a patient, with close glucose monitoring where this decision is made.
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 vial | £14.08 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 pre-filled disposable injection | £30.60 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 cartridge | £28.31 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 cartridge | £15.10 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 pre-filled disposable injection | £32.13 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 vial | £11.97 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 cartridge | £19.82 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 pre-filled disposable injection | £21.42 |
Specialist initiation by consultant diabetologist, Diabetes Nurse Specialist or GP with Specialist Interest in Diabetes. This is used as an alternative second line to insulin aspart ‘Novorapid.’
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 vial | £14.08 |
Specialist initiation by consultant diabetologist, Diabetes Nurse Specialist or GP with Specialist Interest in Diabetes. This is used as an alternative second line to insulin aspart ‘Novorapid.’
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 pre-filled disposable injection | £30.60 |
Specialist initiation by consultant diabetologist, Diabetes Nurse Specialist or GP with Specialist Interest in Diabetes. This is used as an alternative second line to insulin aspart ‘Novorapid.’
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 cartridge | £28.31 |
New patients should be started on Admelog. Where clinically suitable in line with NICE guidelines on an individual patient basis, patients can be switched from originator product to Admelog as a shared decision with a patient, with close glucose monitoring where this decision is made.
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 vial | £14.12 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 cartridge | £21.23 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 pre-filled disposable injection | £22.10 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 vial | £16.61 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 cartridge | £28.31 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 pre-filled disposable injection | £29.46 |
Lyumjev® is the second line option for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in adults who are suitable for Humalog® and their diabetes cannot be adequately managed with Humalog choices and at least one of the following applies:
- Where the prescriber believes a faster onset of action would be beneficial to the patient
- Where a patient requires ‘tight’ control of blood sugar levels
- Where a patient has rapid post-meal increase in blood sugar levels
Please note that there are two strengths of Lyumjev® available. Prescriptions should make the brand, strength, and device clear in line with MHRA guidance to avoid errors.
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 vial | £16.61 |
Lyumjev® is the second line option for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in adults who are suitable for Humalog® and their diabetes cannot be adequately managed with Humalog choices and at least one of the following applies:
- Where the prescriber believes a faster onset of action would be beneficial to the patient
- Where a patient requires ‘tight’ control of blood sugar levels
- Where a patient has rapid post-meal increase in blood sugar levels
Please note that there are two strengths of Lyumjev® available. Prescriptions should make the brand, strength, and device clear in line with MHRA guidance to avoid errors.
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 cartridge | £28.31 |
Lyumjev® is the second line option for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in adults who are suitable for Humalog® and their diabetes cannot be adequately managed with Humalog choices and at least one of the following applies:
- Where the prescriber believes a faster onset of action would be beneficial to the patient
- Where a patient requires ‘tight’ control of blood sugar levels
- Where a patient has rapid post-meal increase in blood sugar levels
Please note that there are two strengths of Lyumjev® available. Prescriptions should make the brand, strength, and device clear in line with MHRA guidance to avoid errors.
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 pre-filled disposable injection | £29.46 |
Lyumjev® is the second line option for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in adults who are suitable for Humalog® and their diabetes cannot be adequately managed with Humalog choices and at least one of the following applies:
- Where the prescriber believes a faster onset of action would be beneficial to the patient
- Where a patient requires ‘tight’ control of blood sugar levels
- Where a patient has rapid post-meal increase in blood sugar levels
Please note that there are two strengths of Lyumjev® available. Prescriptions should make the brand, strength, and device clear in line with MHRA guidance to avoid errors.
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 pre-filled disposable injection | £58.92 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 pre-filled disposable injection | £29.46 |