U-500 Insulin

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Amanda K. Patel
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U-500 Insulin

We have recently had an increased number of patients on U-500 insulin prior to admission with hospitalist orders to continue during admission. This has resulted in several medication safety events and near misses. Our diabetes counil would like to institute a protocol for pharmacy to automatically switch these patients to Lantus/Levemir along with a diabetic educator consult. Does anyone have a policy that would be willing to share?

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!
Amanda

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