Drug shortage

Somatropin Injection · Novo Nordisk, Inc.

FDA drug shortage · Current · updated Apr 15, 2025

Key facts

Generic name Somatropin Injection
Proprietary name Norditropin
Company Novo Nordisk, Inc.
Presentation Norditropin, Injection, 10 mg/1.5 mL (NDC 0169-7705-21)
Dosage form Injection
Strength 10 mg/1.5 mL
Status Current
Therapeutic category Endocrinology/Metabolism
Package NDCs 0169-7705-21
First posted Jan 6, 2023
Last updated Apr 15, 2025

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  • 10–99 FDA shortage records for this drug

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