Can you buy NovoFine needles over the counter?
About Novofine Medical supplies and devices are prescription and over-the-counter items used to assist in the treatment of various medical conditions such as dry mouth, diabetes, asthma, and nausea.
What needles go with Lantus Solostar?
THE LANTUS SOLOSTAR INSULIN PEN CAN BE USED WITH THE BD ULTRA-FINE™ PEN NEEDLES*. *Ultra-Fine is a trademark of Becton, Dickinson and Company. After its first use, don’t refrigerate the Lantus SoloSTAR pen. Keep it at room temperature only (below 86°F).
What size needles for Lantus?
The board recommends 4-, 5-, and 6-mm needles for all adult patients regardless of their BMI. It is also recommends inserting 4-, 5-, and 6-mm needles at a 90-degree angle and that, if needed, longer needles should be injected with either a skinfold or a 45-degree angle to avoid intramuscular injection of insulin.
Do you need a prescription for NovoFine needles?
Make a Point With Novo Nordisk Needles. Needles are sold separately. This offer is for any NovoFine® or NovoTwist® needle and is valid only with a prescription for a Novo Nordisk injectable medicine for diabetes. The offer must be processed by a pharmacist.
Can I reuse NovoFine needles?
NovoFine® Plus, NovoFine®, and NovoTwist® needles—some of the shortest and thinnest needles available from Novo Nordisk. Risks of reusing needles. Do not reuse or share your needles with other people. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them.
How do you get NovoFine needles?
How do I obtain some more NovoFine® needles? NovoFine® needles can be obtained free of charge from a Diabetes Australia access point pharmacy for eligible patients. If you are not eligible then NovoFine® needles can be purchased from your local pharmacy.
Does lantus SoloSTAR pen come with needles?
Between injections, the Lantus® SoloSTAR® pen should be stored with its cap on and no needle attached. Once it has been used, it should not be refrigerated.
What type of syringe is used for Lantus insulin?
To make sure you get the right dose of insulin, always use a U-100 insulin syringe. (Your pharmacist can help you make sure you have the right syringe.)
What is the standard insulin needle size?
Traditionally, needles used in insulin therapy were 12.7 millimeters (mm) in length. Recent research shows that smaller 8 mm, 6 mm, and 4 mm needles are just as effective, regardless of body mass. This means insulin injection is less painful than it was in the past.
What is NovoFine used for?
Novofine is part of the Medical Supplies and Devices class and treats Diabetes Type 2 and Diabetes Type 1. Medical supplies and devices are prescription and over-the-counter items used to assist in the treatment of various medical conditions such as dry mouth, diabetes, asthma, and nausea.
How many times can a NovoFine needle be used?
You should change the needle each time you use it. Not only for the bruising but because of sanitary and safety concerns. Some of my patients attempt to use the Novofine Pen Needles twice, but generally not more than that. However, I recommend using a new needle for each injection.