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Insulin Delivery Patches: Comparing the CeQur Simplicity and the V-Go

If your patient is looking for a lower tech, but easy to use on-body insulin delivery system, consider these options.

 

Written and Reviewed by ADCES subject matter experts.

August 2025

What is an Insulin Delivery Patch?

Insulin delivery patches are on-body insulin delivery devices without the technology included in many other types of options. They attach to the skin and deliver insulin subcutaneously through either a needle or a cannula inserted with a removable needle. Insulin patches have fewer options than insulin pumps: they can’t be connected to CGM’s or glucometers, don’t have a logging function, do not alert or alarm, and are more limited in their dosing flexibility. However, it’s this very simplicity and lack of technology that can make them an attractive option to many people requiring insulin.

Comparing CeQur Simplicity and The V-Go Disposable Insulin Patches

There are two disposable insulin patches currently on the market. Knowing the specifics of each can help you recommend the best option for your patients.  

Both insulin patch options offer benefits. They’re small, lightweight and easy to use. Either patch can help patients better manage their blood glucose. 

CeQur Simplicity

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The 4-day wear CeQur Simplicity provides mealtime and bolus insulin delivered at 2-unit increments. It is inserted with a needle into the skin and the insulin is delivered subcutaneously through a plastic cannula that remains after insertion.

It is able to hold between 100 and 200 units of insulin for use. If more than 200 units is needed to bolus over 4 days, the patch can be changed sooner.

The user must squeeze both buttons on the sides of the patch to deliver the 2-unit insulin dose. As a safety precaution, squeezing only one button will not deliver any insulin. The buttons will lock in place at emptying or occlusion alerting the user that the patch needs to b changed 

CeQur can be worn on the abdomen, back of arm or upper thigh. with no less than 1 inch distance between sites upon a subsequent insertion. Proper site rotation should be followed for the health of the skin and to promote insulin absorption.

Here’s a snapshot of the CeQur Simplicity: 

The Basics: 
  • Wear time: Up to four days
  • Insulin type: Rapid-acting U-100 (Humalog or NovoLog)
  • Location worn: Abdomen or back of the arm
  • Cost: Eligible insured patients may pay less than $35 for a 30-day supply
  • Inserter disposable or reusable: Reusable
  • Waterproof: Water-resistant to a depth of 3 feet, 3 inches (1 meter) for up to 30 minutes
By the Numbers
  • Device size: 2.5 inches long, 1.4 inches wide and 0.3 inches high; weighs 0.4 ounces
  • Bolus dose: 2 units
  • Total capacity: Up to 200 units of insulin
  • Cannula/needle size: 23-gauge (0.64 millimeters outside diameter) plastic cannula that is 0.2 inches long

Learn more about the CeQur Simplicity

 

V-Go from MannKind

V-Go (500 × 300 px)

The 1-day wear V-Go provides a continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion over a 24-hour wear as well as mealtime and bolus insulin. It uses a preset basal rate of 20, 30 or 40 units per 24 hours that is continuously delivered through a steel needle. Up to 36 units are available to meet mealtime and bolus insulin needs. The 76, 66, and 56 unit capacity options are available to meet the individual user's insulin needs. The V-Go unit must be completely filled with insulin in order to function. To deliver a bolus, the patient presses the buttons on the sides of the device. 

V-Go is labeled to be worn wherever one can give an insulin injection: on the abdomen, back of arms, thighs, buttocks. Proper site rotation should be followed for the health of the skin and to promote insulin absorption.

Here is a snapshot of the V-Go:

The Basics: 

  • Wear time: Up to 24 hours
  • Insulin type: Rapid-acting U-100 (Humalog or NovoLog)
  • Location worn: Abdomen or back of the arm
  • Cost: Eligible insurance patients may pay $99 for a 30-day supply of V-Go
  • Inserter disposable or reusable: Disposable
  • Waterproof: Water-resistant to a depth of 3 feet, 3 inches (1 meter) for 24 hours
By the Numbers:
  • Device size: 2.4 inches long, 1.3 inches wide and 0.5 inches high; weighs 0.7 ounces
  • Bolus dose: 2 units
  • Total capacity: 56, 66 or 76 units of insulin (depending on model)
  • Cannula/needle size: 30-gauge (4.6 millimeters) steel needle 

Learn more about the V-Go

Additional Details about the Insulin Patches

Filling the Patches

Both patches need prescriptions for insulin along with the patch pump. They are filled with insulin using a syringe.

  • The CeQur patch is not designed to be pre-filled.
  • The V-Go patch can be filled ahead as follows: Humalog can be filled up to 24 hours ahead and Novolog can be filled up to 5 days ahead when stored in the refrigerator. Novolog can be filled up to 3 days ahead if kept at room temperature.

Procedures

Both patches should be removed before MRI, CT scan or an X-ray for safety. People wearing the device can request not to be exposed to airport X-ray security. 

Affordability Programs

V-Go: With the V-Go Savings Card eligible patients may pay as little as $50 for a 30-day supply of V-Go.

CeQur: Eligible commercially insured patients may pay less than $50 for a 30-day supply and no more than $5 for a reusable Inserter. The CeQur Simplicity CoPay Savings Card provides people with diabetes an affordable way to get a 3-day wearable insulin patch. Go to the CeQur website to view more info as well as terms and conditions.

Visit the Diabetes Technology Affordability Program Finder Tool for additional programs. 

Prescribing 

CeQur Simplicity
  1. Prescribe CeQur Simplicity 2U patch, 4 day 8-count
  2. Prescribe CeQur Simplicity Inserter
  3. Prescribe a vial of rapid-acting insulin – labeled for use with Humalog® U-100 or Novolog® U-100
  4. Ensure patients schedule their training session to get started. Training must occur prior to first usage. A healthcare provider from your office or a CeQur Cares healthcare professional can train the patient. Have patients contact CeQur Cares Team at 1-888-552-3787 or [email protected].

Comparison Chart

  

V-Go

 


CeQur Simplicity

 

Diabetes Type

Adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes

Adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes

 


Type of Insulin

Rapid Acting: Humalog® (Insulin Lispro) or NovoLog® (Insulin Aspart)

Rapid Acting: Humalog® (Insulin Lispro) or NovoLog® (Insulin Aspart)

Location of Wear

V-Go can be worn any place that insulin can be injected or infused, including your abdomen, arm,
thigh, buttock, etc. Insulin is injected or infused into the subcutaneous tissue.

Abdomen, back of upper arm, upper thigh. Insulin is injected or infused into the subcutaneous tissue.

Reusable/Disposable

Disposable

Disposable

Size of Device

2.4 x 1.3 x 0.5 inches., 0.7 to 1.8 oz. filled, depending on units of insulin used

0.35 ounces unfilled
2.6 x 1.4 inches

Bolus Dose

2 units up to 36 units/24 hours

2 units

Total Capacity

76 units, 66 units or 56 units depending on device model

200 units total (Minimum of 100 units)

Basal Insulin

Basal Range: 20, 30 or 40 units per 24 hours

NA

Audible Click for Dosing

Yes

Yes

Assistive Dexterity Options

No

No

Wear Time

24 hours

Up to 4 days

Connect to CGM or BGM

NA

NA

Cannula/Needle for insulin delivery

4.6 mm 30-gauge steel needle

23 gauge (0.64 millimeter) outside diameter and a 27 gauge (0.41 millimeter) inside diameter soft plastic cannula of 0.2 inches (6 millimeters) long.

Inserter Disposable/Reusable

Disposable

Reusable

Waterproof information

Up to 3 feet, 3 inches for 24 hours

Water resistant to 3 feet 3 inches for up to 30 minutes

 

How Should I Introduce Insulin Patches to My Patients? 

Make sure your patients know the basics of disposable insulin patches before discussing a specific patch. Patients should understand:

  • Insulin delivery patches are a type of insulin delivery device that attaches to the body with adhesive. 
  • An insulin patch is a low-tech, wearable option for treating type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
  • Patients use a button (or two) on the patch to deliver a dose (bolus) of insulin through a needle or thin tube (cannula) inserted under their skin.    
  • Each insulin delivery patch holds enough insulin for one to four days depending on the patch and daily insulin requirements. 
  • Patients dispose of their patch and apply a new one after the appropriate one- to four-day period. 

Insulin Patches and Patient Preferences
The best option for a patient depends on their personal preferences. Some people like to switch their patch daily, meaning they might prefer the V-Go. Others find daily changes hard to remember and may want the continuity of the CeQur Simplicity. 

Another factor to consider is whether a patient wants to use insulin injections alongside the patch. The CeQur Simplicity is a bolus-only insulin patch. So, a patient using CeQur would also have to take basal insulin injections. 

Let your patient know that CeQur uses a 23-gauge plastic cannula to deliver insulin. Meanwhile, the V-Go uses a 30-gauge steel needle. The patient may find one delivery material more suitable to their needs.

Keep in mind that CeQur holds 200 units of insulin, while V-Go holds up to 76. A patient may not be able to use V-Go if they need more than 76 units of insulin daily.     

Benefits of a Disposable Insulin Patch

Understanding the benefits of disposable insulin patches helps your patients make a decision that’s best for them. Main benefits include:
  • Lightweight, small design that’s more discreet under clothing
  • Lower technology option that is easier to use than an insulin pump
  • Less need to carry medication or syringes
  • Reduced need for insulin injections

These benefits have the potential to enable individuals to take their insulin more consistently. Greater consistency can lead to better blood glucose management. 

Supporting Patients Through Education

Your role is vital for patients working toward blood glucose management. Dialog with and education from you as a knowledgeable provider can help patients feel more confident and achieve their best health.

Explore our Educational Resources for more ways to learn about evolving diabetes technology and stay informed.


 


 

 

 

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