Insulin 2500units/250mL bag for CCB/BB overdose?

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Insulin 2500units/250mL bag for CCB/BB overdose?

Is anyone compounding 10unit/ml insulin bags to give high dose insulin for CCB or BB overdose (alongside dextrose/K infusions)? I'm worried about the 10 fold difference and also how to provide this after-hours at a small community hospital.