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ISSUE 1581
September 23, 2019
Glucagon Nasal Powder (Baqsimi) for Severe Hypoglycemia
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September 23, 2019 (Issue: 1581)
The FDA has approved glucagon nasal powder
(Baqsimi – Lilly) for treatment of severe hypoglycemia
in patients ≥4 years old with diabetes. Baqsimi is the
first noninjectable glucagon formulation to become
available in the US. Injectable glucagon emergency kits
(GlucaGen Hypokit, and generic) have been available
for years, but they require reconstitution of the
lyophilized powder by the caregiver immediately before
injection. An injectable glucagon formulation that does
not require reconstitution was recently approved by the
FDA (Gvoke) and is expected to become available later
in 2019; it will be reviewed in a future issue.
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