Reliable NovoPen for Insulin Administration

NovoPen is a brand of insulin pen used by individuals with diabetes to administer their insulin doses. It provides a convenient and accurate way to deliver insulin subcutaneously.
Category
Medical Device
Where to get
Available through healthcare providers and online pharmacies.
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Jane Cox

NovoPen FAQ


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What is NovoPen® 6?

It will tell you all you need to know about your pen and how to use it. NovoPen® 6 is a re-usable pen injector designed for single patient use by diabetes patients for the self-injection of insulin in a home healthcare environment.

What is the difference between NovoPen 6 & NovoPen Echo ® Plus?

NovoPen® 6 & NovoPen Echo® Plus are intended for patients who have been prescribed Novo Nordisk insulin in cartrige. NovoPen® 6 offers a 60-unit maximum dose in 1-unit dose increments. NovoPen Echo® Plus offers a 30-unit maximum dose in 0.5-unit dose increments.

What is the NovoPen® 6 re-usable pen injector?

NovoPen® 6 is a re-usable pen injector designed for single patient use by diabetes patients for the self-injection of insulin in a home healthcare environment. The NovoPen® 6 pen injector should only be used with compatible products that allow it to function accurately and safely. The pen injector uses Penfill®

Does NovoPen have a dose memory display?

Each pen has a dose memory display that shows the amount of the last dose taken, and the time that has passed since then. NovoPen Echo Plus offers half unit increments. Novo’s non-connected durable insulin pens, NovoPen® 5 and NovoPen Echo®, are being phased out.

What are NovoPen® 6 & NovoPen Echo® Plus?

NovoPen® 6 & NovoPen Echo® Plus are new smart pens that automatically record insulin dosing information about each injection. So you don’t have to. Whether you’re at home, at the office or even enjoying some time outdoors, NovoPen® 6 or NovoPen Echo® Plus keeps track of your insulin injections.

Is NovoPen a registered trademark?

NovoPen® 6 and NovoPen Echo® Plus are registered trademarks of Novo Nordisk A/S. Novo Nordisk Allé, DK-2880 Bagsværd, Denmark. The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. HQ19NP600012; Approval date: October 2019. Tear off the paper tab. Push the needle straight onto the pen.

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