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STAT·Jul 23·1 min read
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Sanofi's Lantus Solostar insulin pen faces supply challenges, patients struggle to find product

Jul 23, 2026·read at STAT ↗Negative

Sanofi's Lantus Solostar pen, a long-acting insulin glargine product, has become hard to locate in pharmacies.

The company says demand has risen due to broader market dynamics, and while the FDA has not declared an official shortage, patients report needing to call multiple stores.

Sanofi says it is accelerating production and expediting replenishment stock to restore availability.

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This writeup was produced by pharmadog from original reporting by STAT.

Original headline: “STAT+: Popular insulin product enters shortage as other pens leave market”

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