A prescription for insulin glargine states 24 units at night but the brand is unclear. The patient previously used a 300 units/mL preparation and the

Question

A prescription for insulin glargine states 24 units at night but the brand is unclear. The patient previously used a 300 units/mL preparation and the pharmacy has a 100 units/mL product in stock. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Clarify the intended brand and formulation before supply

Answer

Dispense any insulin glargine because units are interchangeable without counselling

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Convert the dose using millilitres from the old pen

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Supply the 100 units/mL product and keep the same pen device

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Advise drawing doses from the pen with an insulin syringe

Insulin strength selection — GPhC CRA MCQ

A prescription for insulin glargine states 24 units at night but the brand is unclear. The patient previously used a 300 units/mL preparation and the pharmacy has a 100 units/mL product in stock. What is the most appropriate action?