Porcine (animal-sourced) insulin supply ends in Canada; imported Hypurin bridges only to May 31, 2026

Wockhardt UK, the sole remaining supplier of porcine insulin, discontinued its Canadian vial supply. Health Canada authorized exceptional, temporary importation of UK-authorized Hypurin Porcine Neutral (interchangeable with Hypurin Regular Insulin, Pork), but that imported stock expires May 31, 2026. After that, the ~60–100 Canadians who rely on animal-sourced insulin will need to transition to human insulin and analogues — a conversation community pharmacists will help manage.

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