Do all insulin pens use the same needles?

Needle length Needles come in all different lengths. NovoFine® Plus is 4 mm in length, our shortest insulin pen needle currently available. Although its size may suggest otherwise, when compared with longer and thicker needles, a 4 mm needle effectively delivers insulin regardless of patient body mass index (BMI).

Does insulin pen needle size matter?

Studies have found short, thin needles deliver insulin as effectively as longer, thicker ones and may be more comfortable to use.

What needles are compatible 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).

Do you need a prescription for BD Ultra fine pen needles?

It is legal in most of the U.S. to purchase syringes and needles without a prescription. However, you are solely responsible for following the laws in your state. HealthWarehouse.com reserves the right to refuse any order in the event that filling such order would violate any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

Which needle is best for insulin pen?

On average, human skin is 1.9–2.4 mm thick regardless of body size, gender, ethnicity, and BMI. This means that a short 4- or 5-mm needle should be effective for all body types. The International Scientific Advisory Board states that there is no medical reason to recommend a needle length longer than 8 mm.

Do insulin pens need needles?

Insulin pens don’t eliminate the need to poke yourself with a needle. They simply make measuring and delivering your insulin less complicated. Insulin pens deliver anywhere from . 5 to 80 units of insulin at a time.

How do you know what size pen needle to use?

The dose amount and your physical makeup will play an important part in which length and gauge is right for you. If you are taking a large volume dose you may want to choose pen needles with larger diameters such as a 29G or 30G which allows faster flow of medication through the needle.

What is the difference between Lantus and Lantus Solostar?

Lantus and Basaglar both come as a liquid solution in a disposable, prefilled pen. The Lantus pen is called Lantus SoloStar. The Basaglar pen is called Basaglar KwikPen. The Lantus SoloStar and Basaglar KwikPen pens each contain 3 milliliters (mL) of solution with 100 units of insulin per mL.

How do I know what size insulin pen needle to use?

Pen needles come in 29 G to 32 G, and the higher the gauge, the thinner the needle. The pen needle thickness is mainly relevant if you inject a large amount of insulin at a time, as you might want a needle with a lower gauge that will allow more insulin to flow through faster.

Does NovoLog FlexPen come with needles?

NovoLog® FlexPen. Needles are sold separately and may require a prescription in some states.

How do you choose a pen needle?

How do you know what size insulin needle to use?

The gauge of a needle refers to its thickness. Thinner needles may be more comfortable, while thicker needles may administer insulin quicker. The higher the gauge, the thinner the needle. They are typically available in sizes ranging from 28–31.

What kind of needle do you use for insulin injections?

Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BD) pen needles are recommended. Pen is blue, with different color labels for various types of insulin. BD pen needles are recommended. Pen is blue and has a texture to distinguish it from other pens.

Can you use insulin pen needles on all insulin pens?

Most of the insulin pen needles can be used on all of the different insulin pens available, regardless of the manufacturer. And all of the pen needles are FDA-approved to be used only once and then disposed of (although many people reuse them). Here’s a look at some of the most popular pen needle choices.

What is the best pen needle for Pen Pen injections?

Owen Mumford’s Unifine Pentips are ultra-thin pen needles. Avoid any possibility of an accidental finger prick with the Novofine Needle Remover from Novo Nordisk. Make sure that along with rotating injection sites, you follow these rules for using needles correctly.

What are Finepoint insulin pen needles?

GlucoRx FinePoint Insulin Pen Needles are universal fit, screw on, sterile, single pen needles used in conjunction with an insulin pen for the injection of insulin.