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Insulin Isophane (NPH) and Insulin Regular, Human Shortage

Last Updated: May 21, 2024
Status: Current

Products Affected - Description
    • Novolin 70/30 subcutaneous suspension for injection, Novo Nordisk, 70 units/1 mL - 30 units/1 mL, 10 mL vial, NDC 00169-1837-11
Reason for the Shortage
    • Novo Nordisk did not provide a reason for the shortage.
    • Lilly has Humulin 70/30 in 3 mL KwikPens and 10 mL vials available. However, wholesalers may be allocating product.
Available Products
    • Humulin 70/30 subcutaneous suspension for injection, Lilly USA, LLC, 70 units/1 mL - 30 units/1 mL, 10 mL vial, NDC 00002-8715-01
    • Humulin 70/30 KwikPen subcutaneous suspension for injection, Lilly USA, LLC, 70 units/1 mL - 30 units/1 mL, 3 mL pen injector, 5 count, NDC 00002-8803-59
    • Novolin 70/30 Flexpen subcutaneous suspension for injection, Novo Nordisk, 70 units/1 mL - 30 units/1 mL, 3 mL pen injector, 5 count, NDC 00169-3007-15

Estimated Resupply Dates

    • Novo Nordisk has Novolin 70/30 in 10 mL vials on back order and the company estimates a release date in July 2024.

Updated

Created May 21, 2024 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2024, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

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