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💊 Medicine EU December 1, 2015

Insuman Basal and Comb 25

📷 Wikipedia: Insulin (medication) · Source
Insuman Basal and Comb 25
📷 Wikipedia: Insulin (medication) · Source
INN
insulin human
Forms
Catridge;Pre-filled pen
Strengths
3 ml
Area
Diabetes Mellitus
Alternatives
Yes
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3891 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
68 days in total
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What is this? Insuman Basal and Comb 25 are types of insulin used by people with diabetes. They help control blood sugar.

What's happening? There was a supply issue with these insulins. The problem has now been fixed.

Does this affect me? If you use Insuman Basal or Comb 25, check if your supply is back to normal.

What should I do? Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you still have trouble getting your insulin.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Active substance(s)
insulin human
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Insuman Basal and Comb 25
Agency-published detail

INN: insulin human · Forms: Catridge;Pre-filled pen · Strengths: 3 ml · Area: Diabetes Mellitus · Alternatives: Yes

First published
December 1, 2015
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
http://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/shortages/insuman-basal-comb-25

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this medicine shortage alert about?
Insuman Basal and Comb 25. INN: insulin human · Forms: Catridge;Pre-filled pen · Strengths: 3 ml · Area: Diabetes Mellitus · Alternatives: Yes
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 1, 2015 by EMA (European Medicines Agency).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the entire EU.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you take this medicine, contact your pharmacist or prescribing doctor. They can advise on alternative products or substitutes. Do not stop taking prescription medicine without medical advice.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on www.ema.europa.eu.

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