A patient collects insulin glargine pens but no pen needles are on the prescription. He says he has run out of needles and cannot administer

Question

A patient collects insulin glargine pens but no pen needles are on the prescription. He says he has run out of needles and cannot administer tonight's dose. The GP practice is closed. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Assess the need and arrange an appropriate lawful supply or urgent prescriber contact

Answer

Supply insulin syringes for pen cartridges without counselling

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Advise skipping insulin until the next routine appointment

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Advise extracting insulin from the pen with a syringe

Answer

Tell him to reuse a bent needle

Insulin pen needle supply — GPhC CRA MCQ

A patient collects insulin glargine pens but no pen needles are on the prescription. He says he has run out of needles and cannot administer tonight's dose. The GP practice is closed. What is the most appropriate action?