Levemir® insulin is being stopped

Yes, Levemir® is still a safe and effective insulin.

It is being stopped for business reasons, not because of a problem with the medicine.

You need a diabetes review to discuss changing your insulin.

• If you already have an appointment before the end of September 2026, your healthcare team should discuss this with you.
• If you do not have an appointment, contact your diabetes team or GP practice as soon as possible.

If you need communication support, please tell the team when you contact them.

Yes, please do not wait until your insulin is running low.

Having a review early gives your healthcare team time to help you change safely to a new insulin.

No, healthcare teams across Cheshire and Merseyside are working together to make sure everyone using Levemir® can change to another insulin before supplies run out.

Please attend any appointments you are offered.

If you have not heard from your healthcare team, contact them.

Contact your GP practice.

They can tell you who looks after your diabetes and help you get the support you need.

If you already have an appointment booked, your team will usually discuss changing your insulin at that appointment.

If you do not have an appointment booked, contact your diabetes team to arrange one.

Yes, many people with diabetes are cared for by their GP practice.

Your GP can arrange specialist advice if needed.

There is no single replacement for Levemir®.

Your doctor, nurse or pharmacist will help choose the insulin that is right for you.

Maybe – different insulins work in different ways.

Your healthcare professional will explain any changes and tell you how to check your blood glucose levels.

Your healthcare professional may:

• Check if you have any communication or information needs.
• Talk to you about other insulin options.
• Review your blood glucose readings.
• Agree a plan with you.
• Explain any dose changes.
• Give advice and support.
• Arrange follow-up appointments if needed.

If you can, keep a record of your blood glucose readings for one or two weeks before your appointment.

This will help your healthcare professional choose the best insulin for you.

It might – if you use Levemir® as a back-up insulin, you should still have a review and discuss other options with your diabetes team.

Please make sure the person using Levemir® has a review arranged.

You may wish to attend the appointment with them if appropriate.

Care home staff and your healthcare team should help arrange your review and insulin change.

If you are worried, speak to:

• Care home staff
• Your GP practice
• Your diabetes team

Please ask about it.

Everyone using Levemir® should have a plan to change to a different insulin before supplies end.

Contact:

• Your GP practice
• Your diabetes team
• Your community pharmacy
• NHS 111

They can help with questions about your prescription or insulin supply.

No. Keep taking Levemir® exactly as prescribed until a healthcare professional tells you to change.

Do not stop taking your insulin yourself.

Contact your diabetes team, GP practice or NHS 111 if you become unwell and are unable to take your insulin, have persistently high blood glucose readings, or are worried about your diabetes. If it’s an emergency, call 999 or go straight to A&E.

Contact:

• Your GP practice
• Your diabetes team
• Your community diabetes service
• Your community pharmacy

They can answer your questions and help arrange a review.

Please contact us if you need information in:

• Large print
• Easy Read
• Braille
• Audio
• British Sign Language (BSL)
• Another language

We can also arrange an interpreter or other communication support.

Please tell your GP practice, diabetes team or pharmacist about any communication needs you have.