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Insulin Degludec

Indication

Type 1 diabetes
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Brand:

Tresiba®

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
Specialists may exceptionally consider initiating insulin degludec if:
  • Patient is experiencing poor  glycaemic control or recurrent hypoglycaemic episodes with their existing long-acting insulin analogue or
  • Patient is unable to take basal insulin at the same time each day

Recommendation

LSCMMG Recommendation:

Green (Restricted)

Reason for decision:

Suitable for initiation in primary care

Supporting documents:

Decisions of Lancashire local decision making groups

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Last Updated: 01 - Feb - 2018