Proposal to fund NovoRapid FlexPen (insulin aspart)

In summary, from 1 December 2014, insulin aspart (NovoRapid FlexPen) would be listed in the community and DHB hospitals at the same price and subsidy as the currently listed presentations of insulin aspart.

Feedback sought

PHARMAC welcomes feedback on this proposal. To provide feedback, please submit it in writing by Monday, 20 October 2014 to:

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Details of the proposal

NovoRapid FlexPen

NovoRapid FlexPen (insulin aspart) would be listed in Section B and Part II of Section H of the Pharmaceutical Schedule at the following price and subsidy from 1 December 2014 (ex-manufacturer, excluding GST):

NovoRapid FlexPen would have the same certified exception requirement as the other presentations of insulin aspart so it could be dispensed in a three-month lot.