HUMULIN R
ELI LILLY CANADA INC
This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.
Quick answers
Is HUMULIN R discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that HUMULIN R 100UNIT has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 26, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is HUMULIN R not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
What this means
Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?
Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.
What should I do?
Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.
DIN
00586714
Strength
100UNIT
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR
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Shortage History
Business reasons
Business reasons
Other Products from ELI LILLY CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
20MG · DIN 02338327
100MG · DIN 02306433
500MG · DIN 02253437
30MG · DIN 02382369
100UNIT · DIN 02461528
100UNIT · DIN 02444844
100UNIT · DIN 02444852
5MG · DIN 02296896
20MG · DIN 02248089
10MG · DIN 02248088
2.5MG · DIN 02296888
30MG · DIN 02301482