A prescription for insulin degludec 200 units/mL states 'inject 20 units daily'. The patient previously used a 100 units/mL insulin pen. What is the

Question

A prescription for insulin degludec 200 units/mL states 'inject 20 units daily'. The patient previously used a 100 units/mL insulin pen. What is the legal classification/requirement?

Accepted Answer

Counsel carefully that the pen delivers units as dialled and ensure the formulation change is intentional

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Assume no counselling is needed because the dose is unchanged

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Transfer the insulin into a syringe for accurate measurement

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Label as 20 mL daily to avoid confusion

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Tell the patient to halve the dialled dose because it is double strength

High-strength insulin prescription — GPhC CRA MCQ

A prescription for insulin degludec 200 units/mL states 'inject 20 units daily'. The patient previously used a 100 units/mL insulin pen. What is the legal classification/requirement?