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Permanently Discontinued

HUMALOG

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 HUMALOG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that HUMALOG 100UNIT has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 20, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is HUMALOG not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength100UNIT
Last updated2024-12-20

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

HUMALOG (CARTRIDGE)

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

100UNIT · DIN 02229705

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

HUMALOG (KWIKPEN)

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

100UNIT · DIN 02403412

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ADMELOG

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

100UNIT · DIN 02469901

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LIPRELOG

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

100UNIT · DIN 02513374

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

HUMALOG PEN

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

100UNIT · DIN 02241283

Same strengthDifferent dosage formNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

HUMALOG 200 UNITS/ML KWIKPEN

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

200UNIT · DIN 02439611

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

02229704

Strength

100UNIT

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient

INSULIN LISPRO

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2024-12-20

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons