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What is the difference between Humulin S and Insulatard?

Name: What is the difference between Humulin S and Insulatard?
Published: 2026-08-20T18:35:06.870Z

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Humulin S is a clear soluble preparation with a shorter action profile. Insulatard is a cloudy isophane suspension with more gradual, prolonged absorption.

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Insulatard Penfill 100 international units/ml suspension for injection in cartridge. — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
HUMULIN S (Soluble) 100IU/ml solution for injection in cartridge — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics

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