Autosub with Lantus:  Therapeutic Substitution of Insulin

Toujeo =  80% of the dose (eg 20% reduction)

Basaglar = substitute on a 1:1 basis

This is a high risk medication. Double checks for the appropriateness of drug, dose, and concentration 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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