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ATC A10AB01 · Insulins and Analogues for Injection, Fast-Acting · updated 2 Nov 2026

Insulin (Human) shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Insulin (Human) has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (New Zealand), covering 1 product from 0 companies.

Is there an Insulin (Human) shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Insulin (Human) is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: New Zealand. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies00 listed
Short since3 Jul 20242.3 years ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonNot stated

Timeline

New Zealand
202520262027InsulinsInsulinstoday

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group A10AB · Insulins and Analogues for Injection, Fast-Acting
Insulin Aspart6/16Insulin Lispro3/16Insulin (Human)1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
NZInsulins discontinuation3 Jul 2024not givenNot stated

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there an Insulin (Human) shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Insulin (Human) is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: New Zealand. No company has given a return date.

When will Insulin (Human) be back in stock?

No return date has been given; New Zealand: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Insulin (Human) in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: not stated. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Insulin (Human) shortages?

The registers do not name the companies.