UK supply status for NovoRapid — used for diabetes (insulin aspart rapid-acting)
Source data checked 12 November 2026, 06:18 UTC
Shortage
Active shortage affecting some presentations — official DHSC / NHSBSA data list a current shortage for: NovoRapid® PumpCart® (insulin aspart) 100units/ml solution for injection 1.6ml cartridges (MSN/2025/034) (official data last checked 12 November 2026, 06:18 UTC). Other forms of NovoRapid may not be affected — check with your pharmacy before travelling.
NovoRapid® PumpCart® (insulin aspart) 100units/ml solution for injection 1.6ml cartridges
Limited supply
Expected: July 2025 (passed, no update yet)
In limited supply until 2027.
The notice says
NovoRapid® PumpCart® (insulin aspart) 100units/ml solution for injection 1.6ml cartridges are in limited supply until 2027 and cannot support new patient initiations.In plain English: There isn't enough for new patients to start on it.
Alternative insulin aspart products including NovoRapid® vials remain available and can support increased demand (see Supporting information).In plain English: There's enough stock if people are switched to it.
The mylife YpsoPump® Reservoir, which can be self-filled with NovoRapid® vials, remains available and can support increased demand.In plain English: There's enough stock if people are switched to it.
Some dates in this notice have passed, so those lines are not shown. We are waiting for an official update.
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Where to get Novorapid
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Ask your GP or prescriber about an alternative if it can't be sourced. Don't stop or switch medicine on your own.
⚠️ Our data shows national supply status from DHSC, NHSBSA and MHRA. Your local pharmacy may still be temporarily out of stock due to delivery schedules or local demand. Always check with your pharmacist.
⚠️ Active shortage notification. Official DHSC / NHSBSA data list an active shortage notification for NovoRapid® PumpCart® (insulin aspart) 100units/ml solution for injection 1.6ml cartridges. Other forms of NovoRapid are not named in it. See the live status above and check with your pharmacy.
About NovoRapid
NovoRapid is used for treating type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes, as a rapid-acting (mealtime) insulin. NovoRapid is a brand of insulin aspart (source: NHS medicines A to Z).
Based on the latest DHSC and NHSBSA data, an active shortage notification covers NovoRapid® PumpCart® (insulin aspart) 100units/ml solution for injection 1.6ml cartridges. Other forms of NovoRapid are not named in it. Supply situations can change — sign up for MediWatch alerts to be notified immediately if this changes.
What is NovoRapid used for?
NovoRapid is used for treating type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes, as a rapid-acting (mealtime) insulin. NovoRapid is a brand of insulin aspart (source: NHS medicines A to Z).
What should I do if I can't get NovoRapid?
If your pharmacy cannot supply NovoRapid, ask them to check alternative suppliers. Your GP may also prescribe a suitable therapeutic alternative.