Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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insulin detemir

insulin detemir (LEVEMIR FLEXPEN) is a insulin receptor agonist. Associated with NovoThirteen. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10) A10AE05
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 3
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Drug details — insulin detemir
US status
approved
Class
Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10)
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
3
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

insulin detemir (LEVEMIR FLEXPEN) is a insulin receptor agonist. Associated with NovoThirteen. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN insulin detemir
Brand LEVEMIR FLEXPEN
Mechanism Insulin receptor agonist
Target Insulin receptor
Therapeutic class Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10)
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE
ATC code A10AE05
Originator NovoThirteen

Mechanism of action

Insulin receptor agonist

Primary target: Insulin receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. NN9388-7637 Phase 3 · NovoThirteen · Type 2 diabetes
  2. NN1436-7727 Approved · NovoThirteen · Type 2 diabetes
  3. insulin detemir Approved · Novo Nordisk A/S · Diabetes

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Frequently asked questions

What is insulin detemir?

insulin detemir (LEVEMIR FLEXPEN) is a insulin receptor agonist. Associated with NovoThirteen. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for insulin detemir?

LEVEMIR FLEXPEN is a marketed brand name for insulin detemir. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of insulin detemir?

insulin detemir has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.