Date:17/02/2005 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/bline/catalyst/2005/02/17/stories/2005021700320400.htm

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LIFESCAN, the medical division of Johnson & Johnson, and Novo Nordisk have jointly announced the launch of the Diabetes Starter Pack. It contains a blood glucose monitoring system OneTouch Horizon, NovoPen 3, an insulin delivery device, and educational inputs to help people manage their diabetes better with reduced fear of hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia. As a part of the starter pack there is a discount on offer. NovoPen 3 along with OneTouch Horizon and the information booklets will cost Rs 1,990 and can be obtained on doctor's recommendation from NovoCare Service centre.