Priming issues with Novolet family of disposable pens

Hi all,
I use Novolet family of disposable insulin pens (Actrapid and Insulatard). With usage, bubbles gather inside the pen, which I try to remove by priming when the bubbles are many. But I notice that all the bubbles don’t get expelled while priming but the insulin does come out in free flow after priming. So are there issues here and is there a way to expel all the bubbles?

Small bubbles are normal, when you take a shot your pen is sideways or pointing down. If there is a small bubble it floats to top, your pen is never completely emptied. that is why they don’t empty all the way.
I had the same concern in the beginning until I realized it did not matter

Thanks for the information Alan. :slight_smile: Using syringes is not an option as they aren’t as convenient and portable as disposable pens though they are much cheaper.

I find that I can’t expel small (really small ones) but of late the bubbles of somewhat larger size that were easily expelled previously aren’t getting expelled. That was why I was concerned about it. But since the insulin flow is unobstructed and with your input endorsing that it doesn’t matter, I am relieved. Thanks :slight_smile: