Levemir

[Nick Mills]

Hi all

I'm sure this has been asked on here already but is levemir being discontinued in the UK at the end of this year ? I'm aware this is the case In the US (vials)

 

[Antje77]

Hi all

I'm sure this has been asked on here already but is levemir being discontinued in the UK at the end of this year ? I'm aware this is the case In the US (vials)

So far, I've only heard of it being continued in the US.
Which might be the start of a global phasing out, or it might not be.
Whichever it is, I wouldn't expect it to happen this year.

 

[thatlondonboy]

Hey, I asked this very question to NovoNordisk after seeing Levemir discontinue in the US.

Novo Nordisk have confirmed today by email 25/03/2024 -

“Thank you for your recent enquiry with regards to whether Levemir® (insulin determir) is being discontinued in the UK.


Novo Nordisk can confirm we currently have no plans to discontinue Levemir® Penfill® or FlexPen® in the UK.”


Definitely something to keep an eye on though!

Hope this helps alleviate some stress.


Tom.

 

[EllieM]

I was curious so I googled to see why it is being discontinued in the US

GoodRx - Error

It seems like it isn't popular with US insurance companies?

But despite the claim that there are plenty of alternatives available, I don't know of any other short acting basals? The article suggests that tresiba is a better choice because it's more convenient because it lasts longer. Not much help to someone who is using levemir because they want different coverage at different times of day?

 

[Antje77]

I don't know of any other short acting basals?

If needed, the old NPH could be an option. Needs very strict timing though, because it's a little shorter acting than Levemir.
But for those really needing a quickly adjustable basal, it could be useful.