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Insulin Isophane Injection Pork shortage status

Discontinued

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Insulin Isophane Injection Pork products have been discontinued in Canada. See the reports below for which products and when.

An intermediate-acting (NPH) pork-derived insulin used to control blood sugar in diabetes.

Products affected

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Reports on file

Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Discontinued

HYPURIN NPH INSULIN ISOPHANE PORK

100UNIT · SUSPENSION · WOCKHARDT UK LIMITED

DIN 02275864

Resolved

HYPURIN NPH INSULIN ISOPHANE PORK

100UNIT · SUSPENSION · WOCKHARDT UK LIMITED

DIN 02275864 · ended Nov 17, 2022

Resolved

HYPURIN NPH INSULIN ISOPHANE PORK

100UNIT · SUSPENSION · WOCKHARDT UK LTD

DIN 02275864 · ended May 17, 2019 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

What's happening

One or more Insulin Isophane Injection Pork products have been permanently discontinued by their manufacturers. If your product is affected, ask your pharmacist about equivalent products still on the market.

Insulin Isophane Injection Pork is classified under “INSULINS AND ANALOGUES” (ATC A10AC).

Recent changes

No changes recorded yet.

Common questions

What is Insulin Isophane Injection Pork used for?

An intermediate-acting (NPH) pork-derived insulin used to control blood sugar in diabetes.

When will Insulin Isophane Injection Pork be back in stock in Canada?

Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.

Why is Insulin Isophane Injection Pork in shortage?

See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.

What can my pharmacist do about it?

Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.

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Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.