For a patient taking insulin degludec (Tresiba) FlexTouch 200 U/mL 110 U daily, how many pens should be dispensed for a 30‑day supply? | Rounds For a patient taking insulin degludec (Tresiba) FlexTouch 200 U/mL 110 U daily, how many pens should be dispensed for a 30‑day supply? | Rounds

For a patient taking insulin degludec (Tresiba) FlexTouch 200 U/mL 110 U daily, how many pens should be dispensed for a 30‑day supply?

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Tresiba FlexTouch 200 U/mL Pen Count for 30-Day Supply

Tresiba FlexTouch 200 U/mL pens contain 600 units per pen. [1]

Total daily dose = 110 units/day for 30 days = 3,300 units.

Number of pens needed = 3,300 ÷ 600 = 5.5 pens. [1]

Dispense 6 pens for a 30-day supply. [1]

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[1] Research 2022
TRESIBA (insulin degludec) injection, for subcutaneous use …
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) label via DailyMed/AccessData
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