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Insulin Lispro (Admelog, Humalog) shortage status

Partial shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Aug 17, 2026

Also sold as: Admelog, Humalog, Admelog Solostar

Some Insulin Lispro products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 5 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Sep 4, 2026.

A rapid-acting insulin used to control blood sugar at mealtimes in diabetes.

Products affected
1 / 5
In shortage since
Aug 14, 2026
Est. full return
Sep 4, 2026
Reports on file
16
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Shortage history

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Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Active shortage
ADMELOG SOLOSTAR
100UNIT · SOLUTION · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 02469871 · since Aug 14, 2026, est. end Sep 4, 2026
Anticipated
ADMELOG
100UNIT · SOLUTION · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 02469901
Resolved
ADMELOG SOLOSTAR
100UNIT · SOLUTION · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 02469871 · ended Jul 31, 2026
Resolved
ADMELOG
100UNIT · SOLUTION · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 02469898 · ended May 29, 2026
Resolved
ADMELOG SOLOSTAR
100UNIT · SOLUTION · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 02469871 · ended Dec 5, 2025
Resolved
HUMALOG 200 UNITS/ML KWIKPEN
200UNIT · SOLUTION · ELI LILLY CANADA INC
DIN 02439611 · ended Mar 12, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
HUMALOG 200 UNITS/ML KWIKPEN
200UNIT · SOLUTION · ELI LILLY CANADA INC
DIN 02439611 · ended Jan 15, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Discontinued
HUMALOG
100UNIT · SOLUTION · ELI LILLY CANADA INC
DIN 02229704
Resolved
HUMALOG
100UNIT · SOLUTION · ELI LILLY CANADA INC
DIN 02229704 · ended Apr 12, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
ADMELOG SOLOSTAR
100UNIT · SOLUTION · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 02469871 · ended Jun 14, 2023
Resolved
ADMELOG
100UNIT · SOLUTION · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 02469901 · ended Jun 14, 2023
Resolved
ADMELOG
100UNIT · SOLUTION · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 02469898 · ended Jun 14, 2023

Showing 12 of 16 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

Insulin Lispro is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC.

If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.

Insulin Lispro is classified under “INSULINS AND ANALOGUES” (ATC A10AB).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Insulin Lispro used for?

A rapid-acting insulin used to control blood sugar at mealtimes in diabetes.

When will Insulin Lispro be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Sep 4, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Insulin Lispro 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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Possible alternatives in the same class (insulins and analogues)

Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.

Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports

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.