Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

BASAGLAR

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 BASAGLAR discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BASAGLAR 100UNIT has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 23, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file4 products
Affected strength100UNIT
Last updated2019-08-23

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

LANTUS

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

100UNIT · DIN 02251930

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SEMGLEE

BIOCON SDN.BHD

100UNIT · DIN 02526441

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BASAGLAR

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

100UNIT · DIN 02444844

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

TOUJEO DOUBLESTAR

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

300UNIT · DIN 02493373

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02444852

Strength

100UNIT

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS

Active Ingredient

INSULIN GLARGINE

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Shortage History