Permanently Discontinued

HUMATROPE

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 HUMATROPE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that HUMATROPE 1MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 18, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is HUMATROPE 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 file5 products

Affected strength1MG

Last updated2021-01-18

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.

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SAIZEN

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5MG · DIN 02237971

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NORDITROPIN NORDIFLEX

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10MG · DIN 02334860

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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OMNITROPE

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NORDITROPIN SIMPLEXX

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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

00745626

Strength

1MG

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR SUBCUTANEOUS

Active Ingredient

SOMATROPIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-01-18

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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

BASAGLAR

100UNIT · DIN 02444844