Humulin R U-500 Prescribing & Dosing Schedule

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Humulin R U-500(insulin, regular, human)

HumuLIN R (concentrated) 500 UNT/ML in 3 ML Pen Injector

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Dosage & Administration

* Adhere to administration instructions to reduce the risk of dosing errors.
* HUMULIN R U-500 is available as a single-patient-use KwikPen or multiple-dose vial. Patients using the vial must be prescribed the U-500 insulin syringe to avoid medication errors.
* Individualize dose of HUMULIN R U-500 based on metabolic needs, blood glucose monitoring results and glycemic control goal.
* Administer HUMULIN R U-500 subcutaneously two or three times daily 30 minutes before a meal into the thigh, upper arm, abdomen, or buttocks. Rotate injection sites to reduce risk of lipodystrophy and localized cutaneous amyloidosis.
* Do NOT mix HUMULIN R U-500 with other insulins.
* Do NOT administer HUMULIN R U-500 intravenously
* Do NOT perform dose conversion when using the HUMULIN R U-500 KwikPen. The dose window of the HUMULIN R U-500 KwikPen shows the number of units of HUMULIN R U-500 to be injected.
* Do NOT transfer HUMULIN R U-500 from the HUMULIN R U-500 KwikPen into any syringe.
* Do NOT perform dose conversion when using a U-500 insulin syringe. Use only a U-500 insulin syringe with the HUMULIN R U-500 vial.

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Overview

Reduce patient OOP costs for drug (and occasionally for drug administration/infusion costs or drug-related test costs)

Patient benefit

A portion (or all) of patient OOP (deductible, copay), typically up to monthly and/or annual max

Patient eligibility

Patient must enroll or activate (may permit HCPs to enroll on patient’s behalf for HCP-administered drugs)
Generally, must have commercial insurance (rarely, may permit uninsured patients to use)
May never be used with government insurance

How to sign up

Cards may be downloadable digital cards or hard copies
Some pharmacos offer debit cards with pre-loaded copay benefit
Typically, available through multiple channels (e.g., rep to HCP to patient; pharmacy to patient; patient via website, Hub live agent, or copay vendor (live agent or IVR); patient and HCP via Hub enrollment form)
Some HCP-administered product programs permit HCPs to enroll on a patient’s behalf through via Hub form

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Instructions For Use (Kwikpen): Diabetes

ASK PATIENT TO:
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Instructions For Use (Vial): Diabetes

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Humulin R U-500 FAQs

How is the dosage of Humulin R U-500?Humulin R is available in 2 dosages, including 500 unt/ml Pen Injector 3 ml and 500 unt/ml Sol

What does Humulin R U-500 treat?Humulin R treats Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperglycemia, Hyperkalemia, Myocardial Reperfusion Injury and Diabetic Ketoacidosis

What is Humulin R U-500 made of?Humulin R contains insulin, regular, human which is a Insulin

How Is Humulin R U-500 Administered?Humulin R is administered as a Injectable

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