Abstract
BackgroundSince the introduction of the first reusable insulin pen, the advancement in the design of these pens is still ongoing to develop a safe, more efficacious, less painful, and easy to use insulin pen device.Main bodyPossible errors in insulin delivery can occur at any stage of insulin delivery such as during the prescription stage, dispensing stage, or at administration stage. Mismatch of the insulin pen and cartridge is not uncommon and is a potential risk for individuals with diabetes due to serious consequences associated with incorrect insulin usage. The similarities in insulin cartridges of different manufacturers with regard to color and product names could lead to mix-up of insulin pens and cartridges. These unmet needs have led to the ongoing search for developing insulin pens that can address these errors and provide more efficacious and safer choices for patients with diabetes.ConclusionThis review provides an overview of currently available reusable pens in the market and highlights the features of TouStar®, a new reusable pen with a dedicated cartridge intended to mitigate the risk of mismatch of the cartridge.
Highlights
Since the introduction of the first reusable insulin pen, the advancement in the design of these pens is still ongoing to develop a safe, more efficacious, less painful, and easy to use insulin pen device.Main body: Possible errors in insulin delivery can occur at any stage of insulin delivery such as during the prescrip‐ tion stage, dispensing stage, or at administration stage
This review provides an overview of currently available reusable pens in the market and highlights the features of TouStar®, a new reusable pen with a dedicated cartridge intended to mitigate the risk of mismatch of the cartridge
Insulin therapy and unmet need The discovery of insulin molecule, a ground-breaking innovation in the history of diabetes care, has completed 100 years in 2021
Summary
Since the introduction of the first reusable insulin pen, the advancement in the design of these pens is still ongoing to develop a safe, more efficacious, less painful, and easy to use insulin pen device.Main body: Possible errors in insulin delivery can occur at any stage of insulin delivery such as during the prescrip‐ tion stage, dispensing stage, or at administration stage. Since the introduction of the first reusable insulin pen, the advancement in the design of these pens is still ongoing to develop a safe, more efficacious, less painful, and easy to use insulin pen device. Mismatch of the insulin pen and cartridge is not uncommon and is a potential risk for individuals with diabetes due to serious consequences associated with incorrect insulin usage. The similarities in insulin cartridges of different manufacturers with regard to color and product names could lead to mix-up of insulin pens and cartridges. These unmet needs have led to the ongoing search for developing insu‐ lin pens that can address these errors and provide more efficacious and safer choices for patients with diabetes
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