User Reviews for Humalog KwikPen Insulin subcutaneous

The Humalog KwikPen is a disaster. The insulin pen does not click as units are injected and it is impossible to tell if the proper dosage has been delivered. I have been a well-regulated T1D for 14 years and Humalog injections do not have the results I would expect based on the amount of insulin I am attempting to inject. After switching to Humalog from Novolog, I will be working with my doctor and pharmacist to switch to another insulin pen as quickly as possible. I am completely unsatisfied.

I’ve used Lilly Humalog KwikPens for years without a single problem until the last month when 3 pens locked up after several injections. I discarded all three pens. Each time my frustration grew. I called Lilly’s Customer Service requesting that the 3 faulty pens be replaced. For at least 30 minutes, I was on the phone providing the Customer Service person all requested information including all identifying information on the box, but was told Lilly would not replace the faulty pens since I could not return them. The next day a supervisor reaffirmed Lilly’s refusal. I was shocked that a giant pharmaceutical company would be so petty and take such a position.Read More Read Less

The new pens are unreliable. Impossible to get a proper dose. 5-10u slip without injection anything. Previous pen was far better.

Very unreliable. Priming rarely works. Dial up doesn't go down to zero after injection. Never know how much I actually inject. Dialup stopped working yesterday. Just spun around. Threw it out. Time to move on. Just no point in using a Humalog Kwikpen if it's so inaccurate. Ozempic is 100% perfect!

I have used Humalog KwikPen for many years without a problem but recently my bs have been higher than normal. When I dialed the pen with a couple of units nothing came out. It took 6 units before I had a small stream. I called Lilly and they treated me like I didn’t know how to use the Pen and that I didn’t know what I was talking about. What is more frustrating there is not where to go to show what you are trying to say. That this product has flaws in accuracy. After reading some of the reviews I am going back to a vial since Medicare doesn’t cover any other brand. I have diabetes for 50 years.Read More Read Less

Do not like pen. It needs to click as unit dispense so inknow it it working. A final big click at end would tell me I’m done. Love the Humilog and Treseba pens for that reason. I’ll be switching back as soon as my insurance is worked out.

If u value your life stay away from lilly Humalog Kwikpen,I have the 3ml prefilled pen,now my last pen stopped working. cont.no D490288d/exp 2025 mar 19

My blood sugar routinely was in the mid 90s to 150 when I was using the Novolog Flextouch. But with the Humalog Kwikpen? I'm seeing insane spikes in the 200s routinely even after taking a fairly high dosage. Sometimes I test it by setting it to 1 unit and ejecting some, and nothing will come out. So I'm worried that it's only working part of the time. This thing sucks.

I've been using this for two weeks now, and haven't seen any significant change in my bs numbers. In fact, my bs spikes after using it as prescribed. Another reviewer mentioned that there's no indication (click) that the medicine is even dispensed...so true. It can be very misleading. I also take a long acting insulin that works perfectly with clear and satisfying results. Im gonna ask my doctor if I can stick with just that instead.

T1D 43 years. Humalog via pump and syringe work well. the Humalog U-100 Kwik pen is very inconsistent in performance often resulting in the inability to control my blood sugar from rising or matching carb counts. It can step ladder in how blood sugar comes down or how it attempts to control a blood sugar rise. Humalog via a syringe or pump is much more predictable, and seems to be longer lasting. I would not suggest the Kwik pen to anyone but feel Humalog delivered by other methods is a winner. Read More Read Less

Patients using the Humalog Pen would benefit from a "click" as the units dispense like the Novolog and Sofi brands. The Kwikpen can misfire and one can be unsure of the delivered dose as a result.

I have been taking insulin for 40 years and therefore have no problems with taking shots. The Homolog KwikPen however, is the WORST insulin pen I have ever used when it comes to accurate dosing. First, the amount of insulin delivered is variable on how hard one pushes, not on the stop position (unlike novonordisks or sanofi pens). Second, the dosing "arrow" variably lines up with the dose amount. Finally, the gray blue color of the pen is not overtly distinguishable from the gray of lantus pens, making it possible to confuse the two (how about a bright and readily distinguishable homolog pen color, like the red lilly uses?). The consequences if these two insulins are confused could have life threatening consequences.Read More Read Less

While the insulin itself works fine, the KwikPen is a disaster. It gets stuck and no more insulin can be dispensed way before the pen vial is empty. Has happened multiple times; many pens with half the insulin unused.

I use two types of insulin pens for use with Humalog and Toujeo. The Humalog KwikPen by Lilly is difficult to use and not always accurate. The Toujeo pen by Sanofi-Aventis is easy and accurate with each use. I wish Humalog pens were produced by Sanofi-Aventis. For accuracy in injections the pen produced by Lilly falls short on quality.

While the medication works fine, the action of the pen is mushy and imprecise, dampening tactile feedback such that it is necessary to visually confirm that you have actually administered the full injection. Having done so, the springback on the plunger appears to suck a substantial quantity of air into the insulin vial, necessitating a significant prime to make your next injection accurate. In summary, the KwikPen wastes insulin, it raises concerns regarding backwash sanitation, it feels wrong in the hand, and accurate dosage is hit-or-miss. It doesn't matter how good the medication is if the delivery is substandard – and the KwikPen is markedly substandard. I had hoped to speak with Lilly Eli and Company about the shortcomings of their pen, but it turns out they are not a feedback-friendly organization, so I'll have to settle for warning others about this problem.Read More Read Less

I have been diabetic since age four, about 28 years. I've been on humalog forvprobably over 15 years. The product is awesome I just hate the flexpen!!!! I also take lantus in an insulin pen and their design and ease of use is 100% better than humalog. Humalog should take note and redesign. A lot of times I will inject and nothing will come out. Then retwist it and the entire thing will get stuck. Boo humalog

Causes soreness

This drug works well for me.

Taking 2009 mg Metformin. My blood sugars were all over the place, usually over 190. Was in hospital after surgery and Dr. put me on Humalog. Right now my BS is only 105. It has totally changed my life. Have not gained any weight as I walk it off. Have only had 2 spikes when I had to use more than 2 units. I am really happy with it.