Permanently Discontinued

HUMULIN R

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 HUMULIN R discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that HUMULIN R 100UNIT has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 24, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is HUMULIN R not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength100UNIT

Last updated2024-09-24

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

00586714

Strength

100UNIT

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient

INSULIN SEMI SYNTHETIC HUMAN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2024-09-24

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

HUMULIN R has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2026-05-26

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

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