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Levemir® (insulin detemir) FlexPen® 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml

MSAN(2025)41 · Level 2 · issued 25 Aug 2025

Reference
MSAN(2025)41
Issued
25 Aug 2025
Priority
Level 2
Valid until
noted products are 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 products are being discontinuedDiscontinued
being discontinued; stock is anticipated to be exhausted by the end of 2026.Discontinued
11. As insulin glargine is available in two strengths, these products must be prescribed BYAvailable
Abasaglar® KwikPen® In stock Cannot supportAvailable — cannot support uplift
Abasaglar® cartridges In stock Cannot supportAvailable — cannot support uplift
FlexTouch® early January 2026 Cannot supportAvailable — cannot support uplift
Human isophane Humulin I® KwikPen® In stock Cannot supportAvailable — cannot support uplift
acting) Humulin I® cartridges In stock Cannot supportAvailable — cannot support uplift
Clinical Guideline: Discontinuation of Levemir® • SmPC Toujeo®Discontinued
Registration for access to the website is available to UK healthcare professionals andAvailable

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.