Short-acting insulin · ATC A10AB01

Insulin Human (Regular)

Humulin R or Novolin R in the US

The international (INN) name. Pharmacists everywhere recognize it, even when the local brand differs (e.g. Actrapid, Novolin R).

15 destinations

DestinationAsk forStatus

United StatesAsk forHumulin R / Novolin RNo Rx: Ask Pharmacist

Human insulin is sold without a prescription at the pharmacy counter in most US states. The concentrated U-500 version and newer insulins need one.

United KingdomAsk forActrapid / Humulin SRx only

CanadaAsk forHumulin R / Novolin ge TorontoNo 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 forActrapid / Huminsulin NormalGeneric name here: Humaninsulin (Normalinsulin)Rx only

FranceAsk forActrapidGeneric name here: Insuline humaine (rapide)Rx only

MexicoAsk forNovolin R / Insulex RGeneric name here: Insulina humana (rápida)Rx only

EthiopiaAsk forSold generic as "Soluble (regular) insulin"Rx only

JapanAsk forHumulin R (ヒューマリンR) / Novolin R (ノボリンR)Generic name here: ヒトインスリン（速効型） (hito insurin, sokkō-gata)Rx only

VietnamAsk forActrapidRx only

SingaporeAsk forActrapidNo Rx: Ask Pharmacist

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

MoroccoAsk forActrapidRx only

PortugalAsk forActrapid / Humulin RegularRx only

TürkiyeAsk forActrapid / Humulin RRx only

ItalyAsk forActrapid / Humulin (R)Generic name here: Insulina umanaRx only

SpainAsk forActrapid / Humulina RegularGeneric name here: Insulina regularRx only