Medicine by its Russian trade name
Levemir (Левемир) and alternatives in France
In France the medicine is sold under the same name, Levemir. The active ingredient is insulin detemir.
Levemir is a long-acting basal insulin analogue (detemir) for diabetes.
- Packages in the catalog
- 3 packages
- Forms
- Solution for injection
- Dispensing in France
- Prescription only
- Supply in France
- No shortages reported by ANSM
Forms and strengths in France
According to the official BDPM catalog. Packages declared as supplied to the French market come first. A manager confirms availability.
Alternatives to Levemir: medicines with the same active ingredient
Apart from Levemir, the published BDPM catalog has no medicines with the same active ingredients (insulin detemir). A substitute with a different ingredient is for a doctor to choose.
Active ingredient
Why Левемир may be missing from Russian pharmacies
A medicine can disappear from Russian pharmacies when its registration lapses or is suspended, the manufacturer leaves the market, supplies are interrupted or procurement changes. LekInfo does not track stock in Russian pharmacies: we show which forms and strengths are registered in France according to the official BDPM database and help you work it out in a consultation.
Prescription
In France Levemir is a prescription-only medicine. Prescribing is a doctor’s decision; a manager will tell you which documents the consultation needs.
Storage temperature
Levemir is stored refrigerated at 2–8 °C. Shipping such medicines requires a cold chain: a manager confirms the conditions and whether delivery is possible during the consultation.
How to get a consultation about Levemir
- 1. Find a medicine
Search by name, active ingredient or code. Information comes from BDPM, the official French medicines database.
- 2. Build a list
Add the medicines you have questions about to your consultation list and set the quantities.
- 3. Send a request
Choose how to reach you: email, Telegram, WhatsApp or phone. No account needed.
- 4. Get a manager’s reply
A manager will clarify the medicine details, check that they are current and explain the possible options. We usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.
Questions and answers
Where can I find Левемир if Russian pharmacies have none?
In France Levemir is registered and listed in the official BDPM database: the catalog has 3 packages. Send a request to a manager, who will check that the information is current and explain the possible options. The consultation is free; we usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.
How much does Levemir cost in France?
Reference guide: ≈ €86 per package depending on form and strength. This is BDPM reference data excluding delivery, not an offer to sell; a manager confirms the final terms.
What alternatives to Levemir exist in France?
Apart from Levemir, the published BDPM catalog has no medicines with the same active ingredients (insulin detemir). A substitute with a different ingredient is for a doctor to choose.
Is a prescription needed for Levemir?
Yes, in France Levemir is prescription-only. A manager will tell you which documents are needed.
Is Levemir the same as Левемир?
Yes, it is the same medicine under the same name; the active ingredient is insulin detemir. Strengths and forms in France may differ from Russian ones, so check them against your prescription.
How is Levemir shipped?
Levemir is stored at 2–8 °C, so shipping requires a cold chain. A manager confirms the conditions and whether delivery is possible during the consultation.
This is reference information, not advertising or an offer to sell, and it does not replace a doctor’s advice. Source: BDPM, the official French medicines database (ANSM), catalog version of 3 November 2026.