Wearable Insulin Patch
About CeQur Simplicity
The CeQur Simplicity wearable insulin patch is designed for a single 3-day use only and cannot be reused due to an increased risk of infection, malfunctions, and/or incorrect insulin delivery. It’s not possible to refill an empty insulin reservoir in the patch.
Insulin is prescribed separately. Your patients will fill the patch with up to 200 units of rapid-acting insulin using a fill syringe that is provided with each patch.
The CeQur Simplicity wearable insulin patch holds a maximum of 200 units of rapid-acting insulin and requires a minimum fill of 100 units. Twenty units of insulin are required to prep and prime each patch, leaving 180 units of usable insulin. If more than 180 units of insulin are required, patients can replace the patch in less than three days.
CeQur Simplicity is for mealtime and bolus correction use with U-100 insulins: Humalog® or NovoLog®.
The patch is for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who require mealtime insulin.
CeQur Simplicity is indicated for people with diabetes who require mealtime insulin. CeQur Simplicity has not been specifically studied in patients with Gestational Diabetes. However, Humalog and Novolog are approved for use in Gestational Diabetes.*
CeQur Simplicity doses rapid-acting insulin in 2-unit increments.
CeQur Simplicity is labeled for use in adults over the age of 21 who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Patients can augment adhesion if needed by using medical grade adhesive bandages or tapes such as Hy-Tape® or Micropore™ Surgical Tape over the patch’s adhesion. Contact CeQur Cares™ Team at 1-888-552-3787 or info@cequr.com if you have any additional questions.
Getting Started
If the buttons are locked in the “squeezed in” position and no click is heard, this is an indication that the patch has run out of insulin or that the cannula is blocked.
The patch should not be pre-filled. It should remain in its unopened package until the patient is ready to fill it and wear it.
Patients must be trained by a healthcare provider before their first use. Patients can be trained in office or virtually by a CeQur Cares Nurse. Patients should not use CeQur Simplicity until they have been trained on its proper use. Most patients need less than 30 minutes of training and are fully comfortable using the patch after 1-3 applications. You and your patients may also find this Quick Start Training Video helpful.
CeQur Simplicity is covered as a pharmacy benefit by a majority of both Commercial and Medicare Part D plans. Patient co-pay and/or co-insurance will vary based on the individual patient’s benefit design.
If your patient is covered by commercial health insurance, the CeQur Simplicity Copay Savings Card can provide an affordable way for them to get the 3-day wearable insulin patch. With this card, you may pay less than $50 for a 30-day supply† and no more than $5 for an Inserter†. Learn more here: CeQur Copay Savings Card.
No. CeQur Simplicity is only available with a prescription.
Features and Benefits
The Inserter, which places the patch on your body, measures 3.7 inches (95 millimeters) long, 2.2 inches (57 millimeters) wide, and 1.8 inches (45 millimeters) high, and weighs 2.5 ounces (71 g).
The cannula, or the small, flexible tube that delivers insulin under the skin, has a 23 gauge (0.64 millimeter) outside diameter and a 27 gauge (0.41 millimeter) inside diameter. The length of the cannula is 0.2 inches (6 millimeters).
The patch is small, thin, and lightweight, measuring 2.5 inches (63 millimeters) long, 1.4 inches (35 millimeters) wide, and 0.3 inches (8 millimeters) high, and weighs 0.4 ounces (10 grams).
CeQur Simplicity is designed to be worn for three days. You will need to change the patch sooner if you run out of insulin or if your healthcare provider instructs you to do so.
It can be worn during all normal daily activities, including showering, swimming, sleeping, intimacy, and exercising. The wearable patch is water resistant to a depth of 3 feet, 3 inches (1 meter) for up to 30 minutes.
Yes, but patients should follow the instructions to properly prepare their skin. CeQur Simplicity has an adhesive that is designed to stay adhered for up to three days.
The patch should be rotated on a patient’s abdomen regularly to reduce the risk of infection and promote insulin absorption.
Safety and Care
The Inserter is reusable and should not be thrown away. The Inserter can be cleaned by wiping it with soapy water, then rinsing with clean water and allowing it to air dry.
The wearable insulin patch does not track insulin doses at this time.
To make the screening process go smoothly, patients should review the airline’s security requirements and carry a copy of a letter from their healthcare provider stating the need to carry insulin supplies.
Please contact CeQur Cares at 1-888-55-CeQur (1-888-552-3787) or cequrcare@cequr.com for assistance.
The introducer needle (red cap) and fill syringe needle should be placed in a sharps container and disposed of according to local regulations. The CeQur Simplicity patch itself contains no sharps and should be thrown away according to local environmental regulations for medical waste.
The patches should be stored in a cool, dry place from 50 to 77°F (10 to 25°C). Extreme heat or cold can cause patches to malfunction.
The Last Dose Lockout feature is designed to detect when the reservoir is empty and alerts the user by locking the buttons in the “squeezed in” position.
The CeQur Simplicity patch contains metal parts and should be removed prior to an imaging exam.
The patch was studied on the abdomen and is commonly applied on the abdomen but can be placed on the body anywhere your patient can ensure a subcutaneous insertion and can squeeze the buttons (e.g., abdomen, back of the arm, upper thigh).
Contacting CeQur Cares
Our CeQur Cares Team is available between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday,
at 1-888-55-CeQur (1-888-552-3787) or cequrcare@cequr.com.
We’re here to help you join the injection-free revolution. Give us a call if you need assistance with CeQur Simplicity. If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
*Labeled for use with Humalog® U-100 and Novolo® U-100. Insulin sold separately. Humalog® is a registered trademark of Eli Lilly and Company. NovoLog® is a registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S.
† For eligible, commercially insured patients. These offers are not valid for use by cash-paying patients or patients enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE or other federal or state programs. Not valid where prohibited by law. Offers are subject to quantity limitations and maximum benefit amounts per fill apply. CeQur® reserves the right to rescind, revoke, or amend this offer without notice.