Biphasic insulin (Short-acting analogues)
Brand: Novomix 30 FlexPen ®, Humalog Mix KwikPen ®
NICE TA:
Indication: Type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus
Disease category: Endocrine system
Commissioning responsibility: CCG
PbR excluded: No
Background
Must be commenced by a healthcare professional who is appropriately trained and experienced in the initiation of insulin.
The LMMG recommends:
•1st line Novomix 30 FlexPen®
•2nd line Humalog Mix25 and Mix50 KwikPen®
Recommendation
LMMG recommendation: Green
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Reason for decision: Suitable for initiation in primary care
Supporting documents:
Algorithm For Antihyperglycaemic Therapy In Adults With Type II (Version 1.5) (454.0 KiB)
Decisions of Lancashire local decision making groups:
NHS Blackburn With Darwen CCG and NHS East Lancashire CCG | NHS Blackpool CCG | NHS Chorley and South Ribble CCG and NHS Greater Preston CCG | NHS Fylde and Wyre CCG | NHS Morecambe Bay CCG | NHS West Lancashire CCG |
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Green |
Green |
Green |
Green |
Green |
Green |