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Insulin

A hormone medicine used to treat type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • type 1 diabetes
  • type 2 diabetes
  • gestational diabetes

Pregnancy: used in pregnancy to treat gestational diabetes

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: NHS Medicines A–Z, nhs.uk/medicines/insulin (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations7

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
Human Monotard 40Parenteral ( Injection )100/mlauthorized medicine importersPOM
HuminsulinParenteral ( Injection )30/70authorized medicine importersPOM
InsulinParenteral ( Injection )30/70POM
InsulinParenteral ( Injection )100/mlPOM
InsulinParenteral ( Injection )40 Units/mlPOM
Insulin LenteParenteral ( Injection )40 Units/mlauthorized medicine importersPOM
Insulin (P)Parenteral ( Injection )40 Units/mlauthorized medicine importersPOM
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