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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 |
| Apidra | Human | 3ml cartridge, 10ml vial | Clear | Sanofi Aventis | Yes | Insulin Glulisine |
| Apidra Solostar | Human | 3ml disposable pen | Clear | Sanofi Aventis | Yes | Insulin Glulisine |
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