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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 |
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