The colour of cartridges of the pre-filled pens and vials of the rapid-acting insulin Fiasp® is changing from yellow to red and yellow, as there have been reports of cases where patients mistakenly injected Fiasp® instead of the long-acting insulin Tresiba® (available in the EU as light green cartridges and pens) or the other way around.

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For details regarding the procedure please click on the following link to the European Medicines Agency (EMA):

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