Ten Years of Experience with Biphasic Insulin Aspart 30

Liebl, A and Prusty, V and Valensi, P and Kawamori, R and Christiansen, J S and Palmer, A J and Balschmidt, P and Ligthelm, R and Mohan, V (2012) Ten Years of Experience with Biphasic Insulin Aspart 30. Drugs, 72 (11). p. 1495. ISSN 0012-6667

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Abstract

Biphasic insulin aspart 30 (BIAsp 30) includes 30% soluble rapid-acting insulin aspart (IAsp) along with an intermediate-acting 70% protaminated IAsp that provides coverage of prandial and basal insulin in a single injection. As BIAsp 30 has been available internationally for 10 years, this review provides a comprehensive overview of the discovery of BIAsp 30, its pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profile, safety and efficacy outcomes from the clinical trial programme, ‘real-life’ clinical insights provided by observational study data, and cost effectiveness and quality-of-life information. These studies have demonstrated that BIAsp 30 once or twice daily is an appropriate option for insulin initiation. BIAsp 30 also provides a switch option in patients on biphasic human insulin (BHI). Switching from BHI to BIAsp 30 is associated with improved postprandial glucose (PPG) and reduced nocturnal and major hypoglycaemia, although daytime hypoglycaemia is higher with BIAsp 30. Intensification of BIAsp 30 can be achieved by increasing the number of daily doses up to three times daily with meals. Therefore, BIAsp 30 provides an intensification option for individuals who are not achieving control with basal insulin and would prefer the simplicity of a single biphasic insulin instead of progressing to a basal-bolus approach. BIAsp 30 has a simple dose-titration algorithm, which enables patients to effectively selftitrate their insulin dose. Cost-effectiveness analyses have demonstrated that BIAsp 30 is cost effective or dominant compared with BHI 30 or insulin glargine in a number of healthcare settings. In conclusion, BIAsp 30 offers a simple and flexible option for insulin initiation and intensification that provides coverage of both fasting and prandial glucose.

Item Type:Article
Official URL/DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.2165/11635490-000000000-00000
Uncontrolled Keywords:Biphasic Insulin;BIAsp 30
Subjects:Diabetes Clinical Trials
Diabetes
Divisions:Department of Diabetology
Department of Clinical Trials
ID Code:628
Deposited By:INVALID USER
Deposited On:04 Sep 2012 14:22
Last Modified:04 Sep 2012 14:22

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