Permanently Discontinued

NOVOLIN GE 40/60 PENFILL

NOVO NORDISK 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 NOVOLIN GE 40/60 PENFILL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NOVOLIN GE 40/60 PENFILL 60UNIT 40UNIT has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 3, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is NOVOLIN GE 40/60 PENFILL 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 strength60UNIT 40UNIT

Last updated2023-04-03

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

02024314

Strength

60UNIT 40UNIT

Dosage Form

SUSPENSION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS

Active Ingredient

INSULIN ISOPHANE HUMAN BIOSYNTHETIC INSULIN INJECTION HUMAN BIOSYNTHETIC

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2023-04-03

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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