Alternative Solution to Pen Needle Supply Disruption
Dear partner in care of patients with diabetes –
We’ve come to learn that there is a significant supply disruption with another leading brand of traditional and safety pen needles. Sudden supply outages for products that deliver life-saving drugs are cause for concern due to the potential impact on adherence to therapy. Supply disruptions also negatively impact patient routines where reuse of pen needles often increases, causing other health concerns.
The Droplet™ brand team is dedicated to helping patients achieve their best health and outcomes. During this period, we want to offer you and your patients an alternative to the brand experiencing supply disruptions. The Droplet and DropSafe™ line of pen needles have excellent reimbursement coverage which will make it easy for your patients to access Droplet and DropSafe products. As the second largest worldwide manufacturer of pen needles, Droplet and DropSafe products have a long history of quality and reliable supply which has helped make it the fastest growing brand in North America over the past few years.
Additionally, Droplet Micron 34G x 3.5mm is the shortest and thinnest pen needle, ever. Micron’s novel design is intended help patients reimagine their injection experience which is often associated with anxiety and pain. This supply disruption which may require converting patients to an alternative brand, may be an opportune time to upgrade your patients to Droplet Micron 34G x 3.5mm.
Droplet Pen Needles
| Size1 | NDC/Reimbursement | McKesson Distributor Code | Cardinal Distributor Code | Amerisource Distributor Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micron 34G X 3.5mm | 08489-7914-10 | 1549278 | 5643770 | 915064 |
| 32G x 4mm | 08489-8315-10 | 3786399 | 5534482 | 715763 |
| 32G x 6mm | 08489-8313-10 | 3786068 | 5534508 | 873505 |
DropSafe Safety Pen Needles
| Size1 | NDC/Reimbursement | McKesson Distributor Code | Cardinal Distributor Code | Amerisource Distributor Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31G X 5mm | 08489-8161-10 | – | 5783451 | – |
| 31G x 6mm | 08489-8162-10 | 2560860 | 5602248 | 798367 |
Conversion to Droplet and DropSafe should be seamless since converting does not require a Dr’s approval if the same needle length and gauge is dispensed as what was written for the patients before.
To learn more about Droplet and DropSafe, please visit us at either of our two websites below. Or, if you have any questions about conversion and product supply, please feel free to contact us at the below email address.
www.MyDroplet.com
www.DropSafe.info
customerservice@htl-strefa.com
Sincerely, the Droplet Team