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Apidra® Pen and Pump
No. Do not share your pen, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them.
No. Do not reuse needles. Always use a new needle for each injection. Reuse of needles increases your risk of having blocked needles, which may cause you to get the wrong dose for Apidra. Using a new needle for each injection lowers your risk of infection.
Each Apidra SoloSTAR pen contains 300 units of insulin. The opened (in-use) Apidra SoloSTAR pen must be discarded after 28 days. You should never use your Apidra SoloSTAR pen past its expiration date.
Unopened Apidra vials and Apidra SoloSTAR® should be stored in a refrigerator, 36°F-46°F (2°C-8°C). Protect from light. Apidra should not be stored in the freezer, and it should not be allowed to freeze. Discard if it has been frozen.
Unopened vials not stored in a refrigerator must be used within 28 days.
The opened (in-use) Apidra SoloSTAR pen should NOT be refrigerated, but should be kept below 77°F (25°C) away from direct heat and light. The opened (in-use) Apidra SoloSTAR kept at room temperature must be discarded after 28 days.
If there isn't enough insulin for your full dose, you can complete your dose by calculating how much more you will need from a new pen. For example: If you normally use 41 units, and there are only 12 units left in your pen, you will need 29 units from the new pen. Inject the remaining insulin from the first pen, and then inject the appropriate amount with the new pen to complete your dose. Or, you can just use a new pen for your full dose.
It's important to protect your pen from dust and dirt, so you can clean the outside of your Apidra SoloSTAR pen by wiping it with a damp cloth. Do not run it under water or use any soap or solvents.
The Apidra SoloSTAR pen is available by prescription only. Ask your healthcare professional if the Apidra SoloSTAR pen is right for you.
An insulin pump is a device about the size of a small cell phone. It continuously delivers small amounts of insulin through an infusion line placed under the skin. If using Apidra, the infusion set must be changed at least every 48 hours.
An insulin pump has a reservoir that is filled with insulin and a microcomputer that allows you to adjust how much insulin is to be delivered. Pumps only use buffered short-acting or rapid-acting insulin (not long- or intermediate-acting insulin). Insulin is delivered continuously over 24 hours at a basal rate to keep your blood sugar levels in a normal range. You can program different amounts of insulin for different times of the day and night. When you eat, you use buttons on the pump to give you additional or "bolus" insulin to cover the carbohydrates in the meal.
When you sleep, you can try laying the pump next to you on the bed or even on a bedside table. Some pump wearers put it in a pocket in their pajamas or wear it on a waistband, armband, leg band, or clip it to a blanket or pillow with a belt clip. Do what works best for you!
Yes. Although insulin pumps are water resistant, you should not set them directly in water. Insulin pumps come with disconnect ports so they can easily be disconnected for showering, bathing, or swimming. Some pumps have special cases you can buy to place them in, which can be hung around your neck or on a shower faucet.
Talk with your healthcare professional to learn if Apidra can help you better manage your mealtime blood sugar as part of your overall diabetes treatment plan, which includes diet, exercise, and other diabetes medications.
If you have prescription insurance (commercial/private/employer provided)
Pay No More Than $35* for 30 day supply of Apidra.
If you have no prescription insurance
Pay $35* for your 30 day monthly supply of Apidra or any combination of Sanofi insulins. All insulin prescriptions must be filled at same time from pharmacy.
If you have prescription insurance (commercial/private/employer provided)
Pay No More Than $35* for 30 day supply of Apidra.
If you have no prescription insurance
Pay $35* for your 30 day monthly supply of Apidra or any combination of Sanofi insulins. All insulin prescriptions must be filled at same time from pharmacy.
Learn how eligible patients with and without prescription insurance can save on Apidra.
Learn how Apidra can help control blood sugar at mealtime and gives you dosing flexibility around mealtime.
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