Why NovoLet is being discontinued?*
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Why NovoLet is being discontinued?*
Why NovoLet® is being discontinued?* As part of the Novo Nordisk commitment to improving the lives of people with diabetes, the company has developed modern insulin pens with improved design features. We want to make sure that as many people as possible realise the benefits of these newer devices and we have therefore discontinued NovoLet®. Novo Nordisk offers alternatives to NovoLet® and provides the opportunity to upgrade from NovoLet® to Novo Pen® 3, the reliable choice worldwide. When will NovoLet® be retired?* The production of NovoLet® was stopped in Q1 2010 and in Pakistan stocks will be available till January 2011. What options will be available to patients?* For all patients currently on NovoLet® will be provided with Free Novo Pen® 3 which can be used with Novo Nordisk Insulin Penfills® as per their requirement. What patients need to do?* Patients are requested to consider following information to get free Novo Pen® 3. 1- Consult their doctor for a prescription of Novo Pen® 3 2- Call our Toll Free Helpline 0800-78427 for free home delivery of Novo Pen® 3. 3- Patients will receive Novo Pen® 3 Starter Kit at their door step along with the initial training on using Novo Pen® 3. 4- Patients are encouraged to purchase their required insulin Penfill® from the nearby Pharmacy. For more information patients can call Toll Free Helpline 080078427, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. * All this information presented above is specific to Pakistan and patients in other areas need to consult HCPs in their respective countries * Transfer of insulin delivery devices or insulin types should always be made under the guidance of a physician and Novo Nordisk cannot give advice on individual patient cases.