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Insulin glargine

Indication

Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus

For biosimilars see Insulin glargine biosimilar (Abasaglar®)

 

Green

Brand:

Lantus®

Nice TA:

Commissioning responsibility:

CCG

PbR excluded:

No

BNF chapter:
Endocrine system

Background

Must be commenced by a healthcare professional who is appropriately trained and experienced in the initiation of insulin.
Insulin glargine 100 units/mL (Lantus®) is recommended for use in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Prescribing should be by brand name, followed by the concentration and recommended daily dose.
Lantus® brand is not a preferred product in the LSCMMG antihyperglycaemics guideline. Biosimilars of Insulin glargine are also available for the treatment of NEW patients and patients assessed to need a medication change. Treatment should normally be started with the least expensive drug.

Recommendation

LSCMMG Recommendation:

Green

Reason for decision:

Suitable for initiation in primary care

Supporting documents:

Decisions of Lancashire local decision making groups

Pending
Green
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Last Updated: 01 - Jan - 2016