Current Active Shortages
Insulatard® InnoLet® (insulin isophane human) 100units/ml suspension for injection 3ml pre-filled disposable devices
medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Insulatard® InnoLet® (insulin isophane human) 100units/ml suspension for injection 3ml pre-filled disposable d...
Levemir InnoLet® (insulin detemir) 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled disposable devices
medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Levemir InnoLet® (insulin detemir) 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled disposable devices. • Lev...
Humulin® S (insulin soluble human) 100units/ml solution for injection 10ml vials
medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Humulin® S (insulin soluble human) 100units/ml solution for injection 10ml vials. • Humulin® S (insulin solubl...
Humalog® (insulin lispro) 100units/ml solution for injection 10ml vials
medium DHSC MSNTO NOTE: This MSN is the one of two covering supply issues with insulin vials. MSN/2024/057 issued on 20/05/24 covered Humulin® S (insulin soluble human). This MSN (MSN/2024/072) covers Humalog® (insu...
Vials of Humulin® I, Humulin® S, Humulin® M3, and Humalog® Mix25 are being discontinued.
medium DHSC MSNThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for the following products: • Humulin® I (insulin isophane human) 100units/ml suspension for injection 10ml vi...
Expected resolution: April 2026
Updated Levemir® (insulin detemir) FlexPen® 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled pens and Levemir® Penfill 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml cartridges
medium DHSC MSNThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for the following products: • Levemir® (insulin detemir) FlexPen® 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-f...
⚠️ Resolution date passed — supply status unconfirmed. Check with your pharmacist.
Fiasp® FlexTouch® (insulin aspart) 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled pens
medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Fiasp® FlexTouch® (insulin aspart) 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled pens. • Fiasp® FlexTouch®...
Tresiba® (insulin degludec) FlexTouch® 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml prefilled pens
medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Tresiba® (insulin degludec) FlexTouch® 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml prefilled pens. • Tresiba® FlexT...
What to Do If Your Medication Is Affected
- Never reduce insulin doses without medical guidance
- Contact your diabetes team immediately if you can't source your insulin
- Ask your GP about alternative insulin analogues or brands
- Keep a 2-week buffer supply where possible
- Contact Diabetes UK helpline: 0345 123 2399
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This page is automatically updated when new shortage data is published. Last checked: 27 March 2026.