Consumer Guide to Insulin

Rapid-acting insulin

Onset approx 10 minutes after injection. Duration of action around 1 – 3 hours.

Marketing Name	Insulin Type	Presentation	Appearance	Manufacturer	Subsidised?	Pharmaceutical Name
NovoRapid® Penfill	Human	3ml cartridge	Clear	NovoNordisk	Yes	Insulin Aspart
NovoRapid	Human	10ml vial	Clear	NovoNordisk	Yes	Insulin Aspart
Humalog	Human	3ml cartridge, 10ml vial	Clear	Eli Lilly	Yes	Insulin Lispro
Humalog Mix 25	Human	3ml Cartridge	Clear	Eli Lilly	Yes	25% Insulin Lispro 75% Insulin Lispro protamine suspension
Humalog Mix 50	Human	3ml Cartridge	Clear	Eil Liliy	Yes	50% Insulin Lispro 50% Insulin Lispro protamine suspension

View information about other insulins:

• Short-acting
• Intermediate - and long-acting
• Premixed
• Animal

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