Consumer Guide to Insulin

Short-acting insulin

Onset approx 30 minutes after injection. Duration of action around 3 -4 hours.

Marketing Name	Insulin Type	Presentation	Appearance	Manufacturer	Subsidised?	Pharmaceutical Name
Actrapid Penfill	Human	3ml cartridge	Clear	NovoNordisk	Yes	Insulin Neutral
Actrapid	Human	10ml vial	Clear	NovoNordisk	Yes	Insulin Neutral
Humulin R	Human	3ml cartridge, 10ml vial	Clear	Eli Lilly	Yes	Insulin Neutral

View information about other insulins:

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

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