Insulin Isophane (NPH) and Insulin Regular, Human Shortage
Last Updated: May 21, 2024
Status: Current
Products Affected - Description
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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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