D David-d Newbie Messages 2 Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Insulin Sep 17, 2015 #1 My chemist is having trouble obtaining Novo Levemir insulin. Is anyone else having this problem or who knows anything about the shortage?
My chemist is having trouble obtaining Novo Levemir insulin. Is anyone else having this problem or who knows anything about the shortage?
noblehead Guru Retired Moderator Messages 23,618 Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Pump Dislikes Disrespectful people Sep 17, 2015 #2 May well be just their wholesaler struggling to get hold of the insulin, have you tried another pharmacy?
May well be just their wholesaler struggling to get hold of the insulin, have you tried another pharmacy?
D Daibell Master Messages 12,678 Location Hertfordshire, England Type of diabetes LADA Treatment type Insulin Sep 18, 2015 #3 I've had no problems
TooMuchGlucose Well-Known Member Messages 254 Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Insulin Sep 18, 2015 #4 This is one I use and have never had problems getting it, it's a really popular insulin so I don't see why they'd ever have a shortage of it. Did you try other pharmacies?
This is one I use and have never had problems getting it, it's a really popular insulin so I don't see why they'd ever have a shortage of it. Did you try other pharmacies?
AndyS Well-Known Member Messages 784 Location Cambridge Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Insulin Sep 18, 2015 #5 Nope no problems getting hold of that.
Pilgrim22 Well-Known Member Messages 592 Type of diabetes LADA Treatment type Insulin Dislikes animal cruelty Sep 18, 2015 #6 I have just got my six month supply of levemir. Chemist didn't mention anything.
TooMuchGlucose Well-Known Member Messages 254 Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Insulin Sep 18, 2015 #7 Pilgrim22 said: I have just got my six month supply of levemir. Chemist didn't mention anything. Click to expand... Six month supply? **** I get mine in two months.
Pilgrim22 said: I have just got my six month supply of levemir. Chemist didn't mention anything. Click to expand... Six month supply? **** I get mine in two months.
AndyS Well-Known Member Messages 784 Location Cambridge Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Insulin Sep 18, 2015 #8 I only get a 6 (ish) week supply at a time.
tim2000s Expert Retired Moderator Messages 8,936 Location London Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Other Sep 18, 2015 #9 Depends how much you use. I get 10 pen fills at a time, so 3000u. I use 22 a day. They last me the best part of five months.
Depends how much you use. I get 10 pen fills at a time, so 3000u. I use 22 a day. They last me the best part of five months.
D Deleted member 83869 Guest Sep 18, 2015 #10 What!? I only get 5 cartridges a time and they last about 3 weeks