Watch for Rxs Written Just as "Humalog KwikPen"

August 2015

Humalog U-200 KwikPen will be a new rapid-acting, mealtime insulin.

It's just a CONCENTRATED form of Humalog U-100 KwikPen.

Both are 3 mL pre-filled pens of insulin lispro for type 1 and 2 diabetes...but U-200 contains 200 units/mL instead of 100 units/mL.

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Table of Contents

Recognize When You're Receiving a 711 Call
COPD Stay Alert for Patients Switching to Stiolto From Other COPD Inhalers
Insulin Watch for Rxs Written Just as "Humalog KwikPen"
STIs Watch for STD Rxs That "Double Up" on Dispense Quantities
Pregnancy Expect to See Pregnancy Letter Ratings Removed from Drug Labels
Phosphate Don't be Surprised if Auryxia Doses Change Weekly
Opioids Expect to See Long-Term Buprenorphine Therapy for Opioid Dependence
Anticoagulants Consider a Calendar for Patients Using a Short-Term Blood Thinner
Prediabetes Help Spot Patients at Risk for Prediabetes
Photosensitivity Familiarize Yourself with Common Meds That Cause Sun Sensitivity
Practice Don't Automatically Substitute Between "Double-Duty" Products
Rheumatoid Arthritis Steer Patients Asking About Glucosamine or Chondroitin to the Pharmacist
Cholesterol Expect New Cholesterol Injectables to be Saved as Add-On Meds