Discontinuation: Humalog, Humulin NPH, Humulin 30/70, Humulin R 10 ml insulin vials.

We are writing to inform you that the supplier Eli Lilly are discontinuing 4 insulins in the 10ml vial presentation. The 3ml penfill presentations remain available.

Insulin Type	Brand	Presentation	Date Supplier stops selling
Insulin lispro	Humalog	Inj 100 u per ml, 10 ml vial	End June 2026
Insulin isophane	Humulin NPH	Inj human 100 u per ml, 10 ml vial	End June 2026
Insulin isophane with insulin neutral	Humulin 30/70	Inj human with neutral insulin 100 u per ml, 10 ml vial	End June 2026
Insulin neutral	Humulin R	Inj human 100 u per ml, 10 ml vial	End March 2026

There is information regarding use of insulin and changes in the supply of various insulins. NZSSD website - external link  Please begin transitioning your patients to suitable alternatives.

More information is available on our website:

Insulin discontinuations on Pharmac website This will continue to be updated.

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Anna I Senior Advisor Implementation

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