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Shortage Avoided

LANTUS

SANOFI-AVENTIS 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 there a shortage of LANTUS in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for LANTUS 100UNIT is marked resolved (last updated May 10, 2021).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength100UNIT
Last updated2021-05-10

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

DIN

02251930

Strength

100UNIT

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS

Active Ingredient

INSULIN GLARGINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-05-10

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)