An editable blood glucose record form is available on our Novo Nordisk website (www.novonordisk.com.au , under For patients > Weekly Insulin and Blood Glucose Record).
NovoFine® needles can be obtained free of charge from a Diabetes Australia access point pharmacy for eligible patients. If you are not eligible, then NovoFine® needles can be purchased from your local pharmacy.
NovoFine® needles come in different dimensions to ensure an optimal needle for each individual patient. NovoFine® needles are available in three different combinations of needle diameter and length:
Diameter Length
Pack Size
32G plus 4 mm 100
32G 4 mm 100
32G tip 6 mm 100
30G 8 mm 100
Gauge: a standard of measure, which refers to the size
of the bore or hole of the needle – i.e. its diameter. Therefore,
the higher the gauge, the thinner the needle.
Length: as described, the actual length of the needle in mm.
Diameter: this is measured by “gauge” and is the size of the bore or hole of the needle in mm.
NovoFine® Autocover® is an injection needle with an automatic safety lock that is designed to reduce needle stick injury. The plastic shield on NovoFine® Autocover® hides the needle from view and may help reduce needle anxiety.
NovoFine® Autocover® can be purchased through your local pharmacy. The pharmacy can order the NovoFine® Autocover® through their wholesaler.
No, Novo Nordisk does NOT recommend the use of expired insulin.
After the last day of the ‘Expiry’ month specified on the product label.
Your insulin is only available by prescription. You will need to obtain a new prescription from your doctor. Once you have the prescription this needs to be taken to your local pharmacy, so the pharmacy can dispense the medication for you.
NovoFine® Needle Removers are only available through our Novo Nordisk Customer Care. We would be happy to provide you with a NovoFine® Needle Remover free of charge. Please contact us on 1800 668 626 or email your request to aunrccc@novonordisk.com .
Novo Nordisk does not manufacture blood glucose meters. For enquiries relating to blood glucose meters, please contact the relevant manufacturer.
Novo Nordisk does not manufacture any test strips or batteries for your blood glucose meter. For enquiries relating to batteries and test strips, please contact the relevant manufacturer.
Novo Nordisk does not manufacture insulin pumps. For enquiries
relating to insulin pumps, please contact the relevant manufacturer.
No, Novo Nordisk does not make and/or sell insulin cooler bags or wallets. These products can be found online through a range of retailers and at local pharmacies.
Dispose of your used insulin cartridges & disposable insulin delivery devices safely into a yellow plastic sharps container.
Always remove the needle first and place into a sharps or sealed puncture resistant container (not glass), with a screw on lid before disposing of the device. Take the sealed container to your local pharmacy or local hospital who may be able to dispose of it for you.
The Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) for GlucaGen® HypoKit states, “GlucaGen® HypoKit should be stored at room temperature (i.e. less than 25°C). Avoid freezing to prevent damage to the glass syringe.”
It is preferred that GlucaGen® HypoKit be stored at room temp (below 25°C) because cold fluids tend to sting more when injected but refrigerating the product will not damage it. If refrigerated storage is used, be careful not to freeze the product as this may cause damage to the glass syringe which may compromise the sterility of the water for injection.