Tag: insulin shortage

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2 September 2024
Malaysia

Novo Nordisk To Continue Supplying Malaysia Human Insulin

Denmark's Novo Nordisk – which currently supplies 20% of MOH's human insulin supply – says its supply of human insulin to Malaysia has remained stable and it will continue its supply to the country. Novo Nordisk is also in an ongoing dialogue with MOH.
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28 August 2024
Malaysia

Don’t Downplay Insulin Shortage Crisis, MCA Tells MOH

MCA's Dr Pamela Yong tells MOH to acknowledge the human insulin shortage crisis, saying alternative diabetes treatments like insulin analogs and oral medications are a temporary fix. She adds, insulin shortages can lead to severe complications like DKA.
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22 August 2024
Malaysia

MOH Downplays Human Insulin Role Amid Indefinite Shortage

MOH downplays the role of human insulin in diabetes management, saying there are 41 diabetes medicines in its formulary and that "only" human insulin has supply issues. MOH's statement also does not say how long it expects the current shortage to last.