Intermediate-acting insulin · ATC A10AC01

Insulin Isophane (NPH)

Humulin N or Novolin N in the US

The international (INN) name. Pharmacists everywhere recognize it, even when the local brand differs (e.g. Insulatard, Humulin N, Protaphane).

15 destinations

DestinationAsk forStatus

United StatesAsk forHumulin N / Novolin NNo Rx: Ask Pharmacist

Human insulin is sold without a prescription at the pharmacy counter in most US states. Newer insulins need one.

United KingdomAsk forInsulatard / Humulin IRx only

CanadaAsk forHumulin N / Novolin ge NPHNo Rx: Ask Pharmacist

Human insulin does not need a prescription in Canada: a pharmacist can supply it after a consultation. Newer insulins need one.

GermanyAsk forProtaphane / Huminsulin BasalGeneric name here: Humaninsulin (NPH, Isophan)Rx only

FranceAsk forInsulatard / Umuline NPHGeneric name here: Insuline humaine isophane (NPH)Rx only

MexicoAsk forHumulin NGeneric name here: Insulina humana isófana (NPH)Rx only

EthiopiaAsk forSold generic as "NPH (isophane) insulin"Rx only

JapanAsk forHumulin N (ヒューマリンN) / Novolin N (ノボリンN)Generic name here: ヒトインスリン（中間型） (hito insurin, chūkan-gata)Rx only

VietnamAsk forInsulatardRx only

SingaporeAsk forInsulatardNo Rx: Ask Pharmacist

Human insulin is a pharmacy-only medicine in Singapore: a pharmacist can supply it without a prescription.

MoroccoAsk forInsulatardRx only

PortugalAsk forInsulatard / Humulin NPHRx only

TürkiyeAsk forHumulin N / InsulatardRx only

ItalyAsk forProtaphaneGeneric name here: Insulina umana isofanoRx only

Humulin I is the other NPH insulin sold here.

SpainAsk forInsulatard / Humulina NPHGeneric name here: Insulina isófana (NPH)Rx only