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Insulin Detemir Injection Shortage

Last Updated: April 16, 2024
Status: Current

Products Affected - Description
    • Levemir subcutaneous injection, Novo Nordisk, 100 units/mL, 10 mL vial, 1 count, NDC 00169-3687-12
    • Levemir Flexpen subcutaneous injection, Novo Nordisk, 100 units/mL, 3 mL pen, 5 count, NDC 00169-6432-10
Reason for the Shortage
    • NovoNordisk is transitioning Levemir FlexPens and vials out of the US market by the end of 2024.
Available Products
    • There is insufficient supply for usual ordering

Estimated Resupply Dates

    • The Levemir FlexPens and vials are expected to be depleted by December 2024.

Updated

Updated April 16, 2024 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created November 13, 2023 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2024, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

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