Discontinuation of diabetes insulins

From 30 September 2024, the following insulins will no longer be available in Aotearoa New Zealand: Penmix30, Penmix50 and Mixtard30. 

NZSSD has issued recommendations for switching to alternative insulins (file linked below), but please be aware Novomix30 is dispensed in a pre-filled disposable pen, whereas patients will require a Humapen for the Humulin and Humalog configurations as these insulins are dispensed in cartridges. 

This may be the ideal time to review the management of your patients prescribed Penmix30, Penmix50, or Mixtard30, as they may be suitable for non-insulin medication that was not available when they first started using insulin. 

Consider referring these patients to the diabetes lead nurse in your practice, or contacting the Pinnacle clinical diabetes specialist in your area if you would like further information about this.

From 30 September 2024, the following insulins will no longer be available in Aotearoa New Zealand: Penmix30, Penmix50 and Mixtard30. 

NZSSD has issued recommendations for switching to alternative insulins (file linked below), but please be aware Novomix30 is dispensed in a pre-filled disposable pen, whereas patients will require a Humapen for the Humulin and Humalog configurations as these insulins are dispensed in cartridges. 

This may be the ideal time to review the management of your patients prescribed Penmix30, Penmix50, or Mixtard30, as they may be suitable for non-insulin medication that was not available when they first started using insulin. 

Consider referring these patients to the diabetes lead nurse in your practice, or contacting the Pinnacle clinical diabetes specialist in your area if you would like further information about this.