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Scotland · NHS Scotland MSAN

Insulatard® (isophane insulin, human) Penfill® 100units/ml suspension for

MSAN(2025)29 · Level 2 · issued 18 Jun 2025

Reference
MSAN(2025)29
Issued
18 Jun 2025
Priority
Level 2
Valid until
noted product is being discontinued as stated by the source
Source
Signed NHS Scotland notice (PDF) ↗

What the notice states

The supply position for each affected product, as recorded in the notice — read the full signed PDF above for the clinical advice and actions.

ProductPositionResupply
Valid until: noted product is being discontinuedDiscontinued
cartridges are being discontinued; stock is anticipated to be exhausted by June 2025.Discontinued
filled pens are available and can support a full increase in demand.Available
available but cannot support an increase in demand.Available — cannot support uplift
4. TO NOTE: This is the second of three MSANs covering discontinuations of Novo Nordisk insulinDiscontinued
MSAN will provide clinical advice on the discontinuation of all Levemir® presentations. CliniciansDiscontinued
recommended, consideration has been made both to these product discontinuations, andDiscontinued
you need to register with the SPS website. Registration for access to the website is available toAvailable

From the NHS Scotland notice PDF (linked above); dates and “valid until” text are as stated, fuzzy wording kept as written. Scotland is covered separately from England — see methodology. Not an official NHS service, and not clinical advice — follow the guidance issued to your pharmacy.