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I’ve been a Type 1 for 53 years and this week I received a message from my GP surgery that there is a supply problem (temporary) with novorapid pens I don’t remember ever getting a similar message in all those 53 years should I be concerned?
 
Jackson12 said:
I’ve been a Type 1 for 53 years and this week I received a message from my GP surgery that there is a supply problem (temporary) with novorapid pens I don’t remember ever getting a similar message in all those 53 years should I be concerned?
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It doesn't sound great. I use that pen. So far no problem, but there is a supply shortage with some meds. I would think there might be a substitute if push comes to shove, but not certain.
 
Is that a problem with pre-filled pens?
If so, can you take this opportunity to move to the more robust reusable NovoPens?

I vaguely remember an issue with NovoRapid cartridges some time earlier this year.

The other thing is to check with another pharmacy. The supply problem may be limited to a single pharmacy issue maybe making excuses for not putting in their order.
 
Last year for a few months my Novorapid insulin cartridges came in Polish packaging so I would guess the shortage may have been with us for a while .
 
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