- Mid-January 2024: Supply disruptions of Levemir® FlexPen®
- April 1, 2024: Discontinuation of Levemir® FlexPen®
- December 31, 2024: Full brand discontinuation, including Levemir® vial
Discontinuation Notice: Levemir Products to be Discontinued from January 2024
November 8, 2024 -- Due to global manufacturing constraints, formulary losses impacting patient access, and the availability of alternative options, Novo Nordisk will be discontinuing Levemir® in the U.S.
The company will continue to provide Levemir® FlexPen® and Levemir® vials to wholesalers while supplies last, up to the discontinuation dates, but supply disruptions should be expected.
Novo Nordisk's top priority is always the health and safety of the patients that use our products. The company made this decision after careful consideration, and is confident that patients will be able to access alternative treatments in the U.S.
The company recommends that healthcare providers talk to their patients about alternative treatment options in advance of this supply disruption and discontinuation to ensure continuity of care.
Source: Novo Nordisk
Reference: Levemir Product Information
Posted November 2023
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