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- Care Trusts
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- Other contacts
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Risk of severe harm and death due to withdrawing insulin from pen devices
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This alert warns NHS providers of the risk of severe harm and death if an insulin needle and syringe is used to administer insulin withdrawn directly from a pen device or replacement cartridge. This alert asks providers to ensure staff have access to appropriate equipment and training for administering insulin using a pen device.
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NHS England Regional Teams, please cascade to GPs and community pharmacists.
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| Action underway deadline: |
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21-Nov-2016
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| Action complete deadline: |
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11-Jan-2017
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