A review of reusable insulin pens and features of TouStar-a new reusable pen with a dedicated cartridge

Since the introduction of the first reusable insulin pen, the advancement in the design of these pens is still ongoing to develop a safe, more efficacious, less painful, and easy to use insulin pen device. Possible errors in insulin delivery can occur at any stage of insulin delivery such as during...

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Published in:Diabetology and metabolic syndrome 2021-12, Vol.13 (1), p.147-147, Article 147
Main Authors: Veasey, Robert, Ruf, Carolin A, Bogatirsky, Dmitri, Westerbacka, Jukka, Friedrichs, Arnd, Abdel-Tawab, Mona, Adler, Steffen, Mohanasundaram, Senthilnathan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accuracy
Cartridge
Counseling
Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes therapy
Diabetics
Fear & phobias
Glargine 300 U/mL
Human error
Insulin
Insulin glargine
Insulin pen
Medical errors
Patient compliance
Patients
Pharmacy
Quality of life
Review
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Summary:Since the introduction of the first reusable insulin pen, the advancement in the design of these pens is still ongoing to develop a safe, more efficacious, less painful, and easy to use insulin pen device. Possible errors in insulin delivery can occur at any stage of insulin delivery such as during the prescription stage, dispensing stage, or at administration stage. Mismatch of the insulin pen and cartridge is not uncommon and is a potential risk for individuals with diabetes due to serious consequences associated with incorrect insulin usage. The similarities in insulin cartridges of different manufacturers with regard to color and product names could lead to mix-up of insulin pens and cartridges. These unmet needs have led to the ongoing search for developing insulin pens that can address these errors and provide more efficacious and safer choices for patients with diabetes. This review provides an overview of currently available reusable pens in the market and highlights the features of TouStar , a new reusable pen with a dedicated cartridge intended to mitigate the risk of mismatch of the cartridge.
ISSN:1758-5996
1758-5996
DOI:10.1186/s13098-021-00763-z