With clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Valeritas' h-Patch basal bolus insulin delivery system is poised to help Type 2 diabetes patients improve their compliance and glycemic control with their prescribed therapy regimen.

This disposable, waterproof device is as small as a ChapStick™ tube and as easy to apply as a Band-Aid™ bandage, making it an attractive alternative to other insulin delivery methods such as catheter-based electronic pump systems or injections.

While this delivery platform will initially be marketed to address the unmet needs of the sizeable Type 2 diabetes market, it will also serve as a launching platform for applications across a wide spectrum of medical needs, with possible application to certain treatment regimens for Type 1 diabetes.

The h-Patch is easy, safe and convenient.

Patients simply peel the protective liner from the adhesive backing, apply the device to a part of the body where it can be easily reached (such as the abdomen, arm or thigh), and push the start button, which painlessly inserts the micro-needle and begins the basal flow of insulin. When a meal-time bolus is needed, the wearer simply presses the bolus button on the h-Patch system, which can easily be done through his or her clothing. No need to access the device directly. The user will hear a click to indicate that the bolus has been delivered.

When the h-Patch system is removed, the micro-needle retracts, locks in place, and cannot be redeployed, making device disposal as easy as removing and discarding a bandage as well as eliminating the need for sharps disposal. The h-Patch system is designed to easily be replaced every 24 hours, allowing patients to rotate site placement and minimize the risk for local infection.

Intensive insulin therapy for Type 2 diabetes is within every patient's reach.

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