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First product
NOVOLIN GE NPH PENFILL
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Second product
HUMULIN N (CARTRIDGE)

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NOVOLIN GE NPH PENFILLHUMULIN N (CARTRIDGE)
ManufacturerNOVO NORDISK CANADA INCELI LILLY CANADA INC
Active ingredientINSULIN ISOPHANE HUMAN BIOSYNTHETICINSULIN ISOPHANE HUMAN BIOSYNTHETIC
Strength100UNIT100UNIT
Dosage formSUSPENSIONSuspension
RouteSUBCUTANEOUSSubcutaneous
Health Canada statusCancelled Post MarketMarketed
Shortage statusPermanently DiscontinuedNo current shortage
Recall / safety alertNone on fileNone on file
Same active ingredientSame strengthSame dosage formSame route
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