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Permanently Discontinued

HYPURIN NPH INSULIN ISOPHANE PORK

WOCKHARDT UK LIMITED

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 HYPURIN NPH INSULIN ISOPHANE PORK discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that HYPURIN NPH INSULIN ISOPHANE PORK 100UNIT has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 12, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is HYPURIN NPH INSULIN ISOPHANE PORK not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength100UNIT
Last updated2026-05-12

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

02275864

Strength

100UNIT

Dosage Form

SUSPENSION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient

INSULIN ISOPHANE INJECTION PORK

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Shortage History

Other Products from WOCKHARDT UK LIMITED

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.