Bydureon device change
The manufacturer of exenatide once weekly (Bydureon®) has written to healthcare providers advising that the original 'vial and syringe' kit is being replaced by a pre-filled pen.
The pen has been available for several months and is designed to make administration easier for patients. According to the letter, the older formulation will be phased out later this year. Any patient who is starting this treatment should be supplied with the pen device. This is indicated as 'pre-filled pen' or 'pre-filled disposable device' in the item description on clinical systems. Patients who are currently prescribed the vials should be moved to the new device.
Patient information about the switch is available at talkingtype2.co.uk [acceptance of legal, privacy and cookie terms required] and the Patient Information Leaflet describes how to use the new device.
Action: Clinicians should be aware that the vial and syringe kit is being replaced. It would be prudent to run clinical system searches to identify any patients who are currently prescribed the vials so prescriptions can be updated.
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