LEVEMIR FLEXTOUCH
NOVO NORDISK 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 LEVEMIR FLEXTOUCH discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that LEVEMIR FLEXTOUCH 100UNIT has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 7, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is LEVEMIR FLEXTOUCH not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient
These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.
Closest Matches
LEVEMIR PENFILL
NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC
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
02412829
Strength
100UNIT
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS
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Shortage History
Other Products from NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02249405
DIN 02309009
2100UNIT · DIN 02546221
1050UNIT · DIN 02546213
700UNIT · DIN 02546205
2000UNIT · DIN 02490099
500UNIT · DIN 02490064
3000UNIT · DIN 02490102
1000UNIT · DIN 02490072
100UNIT · DIN 02460416
100UNIT · DIN 02460408
100UNIT · DIN 02460424