Categories of insulin
Category label on Figs. 1, 2, and 5 | Description | Delivery | Products—brand namesa | Products—generic names |
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Short-acting insulin (vials) | Short-acting, intermediate-acting, or mixed intermediate/ short-acting vials | Vial |
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Rapid-acting insulin (vials) | Rapid-acting or mixed intermediate/rapid-acting vials | Vial |
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Rapid-acting insulin (pens) | Rapid-acting or mixed intermediate/ rapid-acting pens | Pen or cartridge |
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Long-acting insulin (vials/pens) | Long-acting vials and pens | Vial or pen |
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Categories of insulin products evaluated by the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics investigators as part of the Insulin Access and Affordability Working Group.
↵aIn the case of the Novo Nordisk products (Novolin R, Novolin N, Novolin 70/30), one is the Novo Nordisk–branded product, while the other corresponds to the same drug sold under the Relion brand. Each has a different national drug code and sells for a different price. In the case of the Eli Lilly products (Humulin R, Humulin N, Humalog), different vial sizes are referenced (3 mL vs. 10 mL).