Substitute with Insulin Glargine (Lantus) vials on 1:1 unit/ml basis per Therapeutic Substitution of Insulin

This is a high risk medication. Double checks for the appropriateness of drug, dose, concentration, and pump setting (if applicable) must be performed.

The High Risk/High Alert Medication Policy may be found by using the search function in Policies and Procedures.

Dispose of in black pharmaceutical container (contains creosol)

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• FDA DRUG INFORMATION
• MICROMEDEX
• FDA Daily Med Package Inserts