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Was Tresiba FlexTouch actually discontinued?
I don’t have enough information in the provided materials to confirm whether Tresiba FlexTouch was discontinued in any specific country or when it happened. “Discontinued” can mean different things, including a full product stop, a transition to a different package/presentation, or temporary supply changes.
If you tell me your country (for example, US, UK, Canada, Australia, EU) and whether you mean the insulin degludec product in the FlexTouch pen, I can narrow down the exact status and alternatives.
What does “discontinued” usually mean for Tresiba FlexTouch?
When insulin pen presentations change, it’s often one of these:
- The same insulin (insulin degludec) stays available, but the pen “FlexTouch” format is replaced by another pack/strength or a different pen type.
- Production or distribution is paused due to supply, logistics, or manufacturing changes, then later resumed.
- Marketing authorization or distribution is changed region-by-region, so one market may stop while others continue.
What can I use instead if my pharmacy says Tresiba FlexTouch is gone?
If Tresiba (insulin degludec) is still available in your area, pharmacies usually substitute based on “same active ingredient” guidance. Common alternatives patients might ask for are:
- Tresiba in another pen presentation (if offered locally)
- Another insulin with a different dosing schedule (only if your prescriber changes therapy)
Because dose timing and injection steps matter, any switch should be done with your clinician’s instructions.
How to check whether it’s a true discontinuation where you live
To verify quickly, check:
- Your local pharmacy listing (often shows “no longer available” vs “temporarily out of stock”)
- The country’s medicines regulator database for insulin degludec presentations
- Notices from the manufacturer or official product distributor
If you want, I can confirm the exact status
Reply with:
1) Your country (or where you bought it), and
2) The exact wording on the box (strength, e.g., 100 units/mL),
and I’ll help identify whether Tresiba FlexTouch is discontinued there and what the closest available alternative is.
Sources: None provided.