This is intended for HCPs practising in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) only.
The first rapid acting insulin biosimilar of NovoRapid® approved in the UK and EU.1
Profile
30% lower NHS list price vs. NovoRapid® pre-filled pens and cartridges and 15% lower NHS list price vs. NovoRapid® vials.2
1:1 initial unit dosing - available in the SoloStar pen, cartridges and vials1*
*When transferring from other insulin products, dose adjustment of Trurapi® or basal insulin may be needed. Insulin aspart has a faster onset and shorter duration of action than soluble human insulin. Close glucose monitoring during transfer and initial weeks is recommended.1
Similar PK/PD profile (T1DM),efficacy, safety and tolerability (T1DM and T2DM).3-4
30% lower NHS list price vs. NovoRapid® pre-filled pens and cartridges and 15% lower NHS list price vs. NovoRapid® vials.2
1:1 initial unit dosing - available in the SoloStar pen, cartridges and vials1*
*When transferring from other insulin products, dose adjustment of Trurapi® or basal insulin may be needed. Insulin aspart has a faster onset and shorter duration of action than soluble human insulin. Close glucose monitoring during transfer and initial weeks is recommended.1
Similar PK/PD profile (T1DM),efficacy, safety and tolerability (T1DM and T2DM).3-4
EU, European Union; FAQ, frequently asked questions; NHS, National Health Service; PD, pharmacodynamic; PK, pharmacokinetic; T1DM, type 1 diabetes mellitus; T2DM, type 2 diabetes mellitus; UK, United Kingdom.
- Trurapi SmPC
- NHS DM+M: REF-161114. Available at: https://services.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/dmd-browser Date accessed: October 2023
- Kapitza C, et al. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2020;22(4):278–284.
- Garg SK, et al. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2020;22(2):85–95.
Diabetes Stories
Watch peer-to-peer videos of payors and healthcare professionals sharing best practices of adopting a rapid acting insulin biosimilar. Some of these videos are related to HCPs sharing their experiences with a different rapid acting insulin biosimilar.
Nichola Hughes – Hospital Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Length: 04:10
Paula Johnston - Lead Inpatient Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Length: 02:22
Dr Duncan Browne - Consultant Endocrinologist
Length: 03:32
Dr Saqib Mahmud - Primary Care Consultant
Length: 02:55
Amanda Veall - Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Length: 04:16
Nichola Hughes – Hospital Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Length: 04:10
Paula Johnston - Lead Inpatient Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Length: 02:22
Dr Duncan Browne - Consultant Endocrinologist
Length: 03:32
Dr Saqib Mahmud - Primary Care Consultant
Length: 02:55
Amanda Veall - Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Length: 04:16
Start and Switch
Watch and download resources to support your rapid acting insulin adoption.
MAT-XU-2205461 (v9.0) Date of Preparation: February 2024