First biosimilar insulin launches

on the 2 September 2015

Abasaglar is a new biosimilar version of the long-acting insulin glargine (Lantus).

KwikPen delivers 1 to 60 units of insulin in single-unit increments.
KwikPen delivers 1 to 60 units of insulin in single-unit increments.

Further information
View Abasaglar drug record
Summary of Product Characteristics
Manufacturer: Eli Lilly

Like Lantus, Abasaglar is given once daily and is licensed for use in patients from the age of 2 years. It is available as a prefilled KwikPen or as cartridges for use in the reusable HumaPen and Autopen Classic devices.

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