New product: Fiasp (Insulin Aspart) 100 units/mL FlexTouch solution for injection in pre-filled pen
This new presentation is designed to be used with NovoFine Plus, NovoFine or NovoTwist injection needles. The pre-filled pen delivers 1–80 units in steps of 1 unit. FlexTouch is colour-coded and accompanied by a package leaflet with detailed instructions for use to be followed.
Source:
electronic Medicines compendium
SPS commentary:
An ‘In Use Product Safety Assessment Report’ on Fiasp by the Specialist Pharmacy Service notes that the addition of another insulin aspart product to the two already available has the potential to create further confusion in the prescribing, dispensing, and administration of these products. It summarises the safety concerns that should be considered.