Derbyshire Medicines Management and Clinical Policies
Insulin pen needles
GREEN - Insupen original, GlucoRx carepoint/ carepoint ultra are the formulary choices. If this is unsuitable consider other brands costing less than £5 per 100 needles. (Decision date - May 2023)
Do Not Prescribe (DNP) - All other insulin pen needles with acquisition cost > £5 per 100
Safety Needles
GREEN - Safety needles should NOT be used by patients who self-administer insulin. If safety needles are indicated GlucoRx safety needle is the preferred brand. If this is unsuitable consider other safety needles with an acquisition cost <£20 per 100.
Do Not Prescribe (DNP) - All other insulin safety needles with acquisition cost > £20 per 100
