Medicine Supply Notification: Levemir InnoLet® (insulin detemir) 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled disposable devices

Department 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.

MSN/2024/033

Tier 2 – medium impact

Date of issue: 21st March 2024

  • Levemir® InnoLet® (insulin detemir) 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled disposable devices are being discontinued with remaining stock exhausted by the end of May 2024.
  • Levemir® FlexPen® (insulin detemir) 100 units/ml pre-filled pens and Levemir® Penfill® (insulin detemir) 100 units/ml cartridges remain available and can support increased demand.

A copy of this medicine supply notification, including further information, has been sent to all pharmacy NHS email addresses.

DHSC and NHSE/I have now launched an online Medicines Supply Tool, which provides up to date information about medicine supply issues. The contents of these MSNs can now be viewed on the Tool.

The Tool also details any changes to resupply dates and updates to the entries.

To access the Tool you will need  an NHS email address. Once set up and logged in, you will be able to access it online.

New shortages not listed on the SPS website, can be reported using our shortage reporting tool.

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