not to use the same insulin pen for different patients

May 2009

FDA is now warning hospitals and clinics not to use the same insulin pen for different patients...even if the needle is changed.

About 30% of hospitals use insulin pens instead of vials.

In many cases the pens are cheaper than using insulin vials...and they're more convenient.

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