Norditropin® FlexPro Pen for Growth Hormone Deficiency

Norditropin® is a prescription somatropin therapy used for certain growth disorders in children and adults. This page helps you compare pen options, usage basics, and access steps with US delivery from Canada. If you pay without insurance, you can still review ways to manage your out-of-pocket costs.

The Norditropin Flexpro Pre Filled Pen is a ready-to-inject, multi-dose device designed for consistent daily dosing. You can use this resource to learn storage, handling, and questions to discuss with your prescriber before you order.

What Norditropin Is and How It Works

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This medicine contains recombinant human growth hormone (somatropin). It works by activating growth hormone receptors, which increases production of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). IGF-1 supports linear bone growth in children and helps regulate body composition, muscle mass, and metabolism. The treatment is given as a subcutaneous injection using a prefilled pen.

Results and dose selection are individualized. Your prescriber monitors response and safety over time and adjusts the plan based on the official label and your clinical profile.

Who It’s For

This therapy is used for pediatric patients with confirmed growth hormone deficiency and certain conditions where short stature is diagnosed (for example, Turner syndrome or children born small for gestational age who have not caught up in growth). Adults with growth hormone deficiency may also be candidates when confirmed by appropriate testing.

It may not be appropriate for people with active cancer, acute critical illness after major surgery or trauma, active proliferative or severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy, or known hypersensitivity to somatropin or excipients. People with a history of intracranial tumors require careful monitoring for recurrence. Severe obesity or severe respiratory impairment may increase certain risks; clinicians weigh benefits and cautions before prescribing. See the official label for full indications and limitations of use.

Learn more about the condition on our category page for Growth Hormone Deficiency.

Dosage and Usage

Dosing is individualized based on age, diagnosis, and body weight or body surface area. The pen delivers a once-daily subcutaneous dose. Use the device at the same time each day if possible. Rotate injection sites between the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, and upper arms to reduce local reactions.

Before each dose, check the solution through the pen window. It should be clear and colorless. Do not use if cloudy or contains particles. Attach a new sterile needle for each injection. Prime the pen only as directed in the manufacturer’s instructions for use. Dial the prescribed dose, insert the needle subcutaneously, and press the injection button steadily. Keep the needle in place for the recommended hold time to ensure full dose delivery. Remove and discard the needle safely after each use.

Never share pens or needles with anyone, even if the needle is changed. Contact your healthcare professional if you are unsure how to use the device properly. When uncertain, follow the official label and instructions for use.

Strengths and Forms

The prefilled pen is supplied in multiple strengths and volumes. Commonly available Norditropin FlexPro presentations include 5 mg/1.5 mL, 10 mg/1.5 mL, 15 mg/1.5 mL, and 30 mg/3 mL. Each pen is multi-dose and uses single-use pen needles.

Availability can vary by market and timing. Your prescriber will select a presentation that matches your dosing needs and injection volume preferences.

Missed Dose and Timing

If you miss a dose, take it when you remember the same day. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. If you miss more than one dose, contact your prescriber for guidance based on your plan and the official label.

Storage and Travel Basics

Before first use, store pens refrigerated. Do not freeze. Keep the cap on to protect from light. After first use, follow the manufacturer’s in-use storage time and temperature guidance, and never expose the pen to extreme heat or cold. If a pen has been frozen, discard it. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.

For travel, carry the pen in hand luggage with the cap on and a spare supply of needles. Use an insulated pouch and cold packs as instructed when refrigeration is needed. Keep your prescription label and a copy of your instructions for use. Many shipments use temperature-controlled handling when required, but you should still maintain proper storage during trips.

Pen Handling and Sharps Disposal

Use a new pen needle for each injection. Do not reuse or share needles. After dosing, remove the needle and place it into an FDA-cleared sharps container or a sturdy, puncture-resistant container per local guidelines. When the container is about three-quarters full, follow community rules for disposal.

Inspect the pen before each use. Do not use it if it is damaged, has been dropped, or the solution looks abnormal. Do not shake the pen. Learn the priming steps, dose dialing, and hold time from the official instructions for use. If you are new to injection devices, your clinical team can provide training, and resources that discuss injection basics—such as our guide on Different Types Of Insulin or techniques referenced in Lantus Insulin—may help you feel more comfortable with subcutaneous injections in general.

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Benefits

This treatment can support catch-up growth in pediatric patients when indicated. In adults with deficiency, therapy may improve lean body mass and reduce fat mass when managed per label. The prefilled pen format can simplify daily dosing, reduce preparation time, and help with consistent administration.

Side Effects and Safety

• Injection-site redness, pain, or swelling
• Headache or fatigue
• Joint or muscle pain
• Fluid retention with swelling in hands or feet
• Tingling or numbness in fingers
• Upper respiratory symptoms

Serious but less common risks include increased pressure in the skull (with severe headache, visual changes, nausea/vomiting), pancreatitis, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, progression of scoliosis, and severe allergic reactions. People with diabetes may experience changes in glucose control. Tumor growth or recurrence is a concern in those with a history of malignancy; careful monitoring is required. Report new or worsening symptoms to your healthcare professional promptly and review the full safety profile on the official label.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Glucocorticoids can reduce the growth-promoting effect of this therapy. Estrogen taken by mouth may reduce IGF-1 response, potentially requiring prescriber review. Effects on cytochrome P450–metabolized drugs have been described; monitoring may be warranted when starting or stopping therapy. Insulin or other glucose-lowering agents may need closer monitoring when used together. Untreated hypothyroidism can blunt response; clinicians often assess thyroid function during treatment.

What to Expect Over Time

With consistent daily dosing and follow-up, your clinician tracks height and growth velocity in children and metabolic changes in adults. Many people need periodic dose adjustments guided by clinical response and IGF-1 levels. Building habits can help: set reminders, rotate injection sites, and store your pen correctly. Report headaches, hip pain, vision changes, or persistent swelling, as these may need evaluation. Your care team will review benefits and risks at each visit.

Compare With Alternatives

Somatropin is available in several brand presentations. Alternatives may differ in pen design, dose range, and training materials. Your prescriber may compare options across this class to find a device that fits your dosing needs and comfort with injections. People researching whether to buy somatropin pen often weigh familiarity with a device against insurance or cash-pay considerations and the availability of training and support.

Pricing and Access

You can review Canadian somatropin pricing and see options for your prescription with US delivery from Canada. Some patients ask about a Norditropin FlexPro cash price when paying out of pocket; we show transparent pricing so you can discuss affordability with your prescriber.

Looking for discounts? Check our current offers on the Promotions page. Availability can shift based on supply. If you do not see your usual presentation, you can request alternatives your prescriber approves. For site navigation help, you can also browse by origin via Canada.

Availability and Substitutions

Supply can vary. If your exact pen strength is not available, your prescriber may recommend a comparable somatropin presentation, with dosing adjusted according to the label and your clinical plan. For fulfillment questions or timelines, contact support so we can coordinate with your provider as needed. If permitted, a pharmacy may suggest a therapeutic alternative, but any change requires prescriber approval. For device browsing, you can explore the Other category for additional options. People sometimes confirm that a somatropin pen ships to US before finalizing an order.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

Good candidates are those with a confirmed diagnosis, realistic goals, and willingness to use a daily injection. It may not be suitable for people with active malignancy, uncontrolled retinopathy, or acute critical illness after major surgery or trauma. If you have diabetes, a history of intracranial tumors, scoliosis, hip disorders, or thyroid disease, discuss monitoring plans.

To help manage costs, consider multi-month supplies if your prescriber deems appropriate, which can reduce per-shipment fees. Align refills with clinic visits to avoid urgent orders. Set calendar reminders so you do not run out, and store backup pen needles. If cash-pay is needed, you can compare options, including transparent pricing and any promotions, and talk with your clinician about dose schedules that support adherence.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Which diagnosis supports starting this therapy, and what outcomes are realistic?
• Which pen strength and dose will I begin with, and how will we adjust?
• What injection sites should I use and how often should I rotate them?
• How should I store the pen at home and while traveling?
• Which symptoms should prompt a call, especially headaches, hip pain, or swelling?
• How will this medicine affect glucose control or other treatments I use?
• How often will we monitor IGF-1, growth, and safety labs?

Authoritative Sources

Official Prescribing Information (Manufacturer)

DailyMed: Norditropin (Somatropin)

Health Canada Drug Product Database

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