The SPC now advises:
• To avoid dosing errors and potential overdose, patients and healthcare professionals should never use a syringe to draw the medicinal product from the cartridge in the pre-filled pen.
• Patients should be instructed to always use a new needle as the re-use of insulin pen needles increases the risk of blocked needles, which may cause under or overdosing. In the event of blocked needles, patients must follow the instructions described in the instructions for use accompanying the package leaflet.
• Patients must visually verify the dialled units on the dose counter of the pen. Therefore, the requirement for patients to self-inject is that they can read the dose counter on the pen. Patients who are blind or have poor vision must be instructed to always get help/assistance from another person who has good vision and is trained in using the insulin device.