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06-25-2009, 02:04 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada
Posts: 56
| | | IV Prep NO MORE????
HI There,
I have been told from 2 pharmacies now that IV prep has been discontinued as they are in the process of changing the product. I am almost out of my IV prep and was not given sufficient notice of the discontinuation. I am concerned about what to use as a replacement product will not be available for another several months.
The pharmacist has advised a product called, SKIN PREP. Does any one know about this issue and have they used skin prep?
Cait
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A1C:
11/09 6.7%
08/09 6.5%
04/09 5.9%
11/08 7.0%
Pumping since 2001
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06-25-2009, 02:19 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NYC
Posts: 2,325
| | | I also use IV Prep and haven't heard anything about it being discontinued or reformulated. I just got a shipment of supplies from Minimed a couple of weeks ago and got my box of IV Prep wipes with it as usual.
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Liz
Type 1 dx 4/1987
Minimed Paradigm 722 6/2008 + CGMS
13mm Silhouettes + Sure-T infusion sets
Lifescan UltraSmart & UltraMini
Last A1c: 7/15/09: 5.8
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06-25-2009, 02:42 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ
Posts: 1,227
| | | I have been using the Skin Prep for a while now with no problems. I was using the IV Prep but by mistake got a box of the Skin Prep. Seemed to work about the same for me.
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A1C 2/09 6.1
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06-25-2009, 03:01 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver
Posts: 11
| | | There are many type/brands of IV prep. Tegederm, IV 3000 and lots of others. No way it will be discountinued as its use as a staple for ostomies
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06-25-2009, 04:22 PM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Federal Way, Wa
Posts: 1,959
| | | IV prep and Skin Prep are virtually the same product. And both are made by Smith-Nephew. I believe the only difference between them is cost. Skin prep is about half the cost. |
06-25-2009, 04:48 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NYC
Posts: 2,325
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Originally Posted by iPump  There are many type/brands of IV prep. Tegederm, IV 3000 and lots of others. No way it will be discountinued as its use as a staple for ostomies | IV Prep is a wipe/swab. Individually packaged like an alcohols swab. It isn't a tape/dressing. IV Prep helps infusion sets to stick better.
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Liz
Type 1 dx 4/1987
Minimed Paradigm 722 6/2008 + CGMS
13mm Silhouettes + Sure-T infusion sets
Lifescan UltraSmart & UltraMini
Last A1c: 7/15/09: 5.8
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06-29-2009, 06:54 PM
| | Member | | Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 159
| | | Just look up home care in the yellow pages and you should be able to find it at a medical supply store. I know Walgreen's drug chain has them, but theyre everywhere. I have to get mine there as the pharmacies dont carry it.
And theres also online. |
06-30-2009, 08:42 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Landenberg, PA
Posts: 1,768
| | | I have gotten IV Prep wipes online at Access Diabetic Supply after my local pharmacy stopped carrying it.
Mike
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07-06-2009, 01:08 PM
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I am a: Parent | | Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 3
| | I work for a medical supply company that deals with Smith and Nephew. I can guarantee that the company is not discontinuing IV Prep. Your pharmacy may have decided it will no longer carry it, but it is still being made.  |
07-07-2009, 08:33 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver
Posts: 11
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Originally Posted by morrisma I have gotten IV Prep wipes online at Access Diabetic Supply after my local pharmacy stopped carrying it.
Mike | Access Diabetis is no more... They were bought by Liberty who would not be my choice for a pump supplier
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07-09-2009, 04:43 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: May 2006 Location: Statesboro, GA
Posts: 37
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Originally Posted by CaitE HI There,
I have been told from 2 pharmacies now that IV prep has been discontinued as they are in the process of changing the product. I am almost out of my IV prep and was not given sufficient notice of the discontinuation. I am concerned about what to use as a replacement product will not be available for another several months.
The pharmacist has advised a product called, SKIN PREP. Does any one know about this issue and have they used skin prep?
Cait | Our local Wally World Pharmacy just ordered me a box on Tuesday, pick them up this morning. $16 and change.
RK
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07-09-2009, 05:07 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey
Posts: 122
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Originally Posted by mortis505 IV prep and Skin Prep are virtually the same product. And both are made by Smith-Nephew. I believe the only difference between them is cost. Skin prep is about half the cost. | Correct me if I am wrong but the skin prep does not contain any antiseptic solution such as alcohol. Even though I change my site just after showering I would be a bit leary of using a product without the alcohol. I will be ordering my supplies in about two weeks so I shall see what happens then. I do appreciate the heads up.
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Necrotizing pancreatitis 2003
Dx 2004 Secondary diabetes
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Now using Animas Ping
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7/08 7.4
10/08 6.9
2/09 6.8
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07-09-2009, 05:44 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London UK
Posts: 521
| | | i dont use anything like this and when i got my pump was told that such things are particularly necessary as long as you're nice and clean when you change set etc which is common sense.....not sure what other people think? iv never had any problems.
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07-09-2009, 08:16 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan
Posts: 26
| | | I get IV Prep by special order through Costco for $12.46. Have never had problems. Takes 2-3 days for the order to come in... |
07-09-2009, 08:25 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Granite Falls, Wa
Posts: 145
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Originally Posted by Sneezer I get IV Prep by special order through Costco for $12.46. Have never had problems. Takes 2-3 days for the order to come in... | What kind of qty do you get? It doesn't happen to come in a 3-box pack like the alcohol wipes does it?? 
What a deal if it did...
Ken |
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