Table 1

Insulin available in Canada

INSULIN TYPE AND PRODUCTFORMCOST/15 ML, $*ONSETPEAKDURATION
Rapid acting10–15 min1–1.5 h3.5–6 h
  • Insulin lispro (Humalog)v,c,p52–67
  • Insulin aspart (NovoRapid)v,c54–70
  • Glulisine (Apidra)v,c,p48–62
Short acting0.5–1 h2–3 h5–10 h
  • Humulin Rv,c40–52
  • Novolin ge Torontov,c41–52
Intermediate acting or NPH2–4 h4–10 h12–18 h
  • Humulin Nv,c,p40–50
  • Novolin ge NPHv,c41–52
Premixed, regular or rapid/intermediate0.5–1 h2–12 h14–18 h
  • Humulin 30/70v,c,40–51
  • Novolin ge 30/70;v,c41–52
    40/60, 50/50c
  • Humalog: Mix25, Mix50c,p64
  • NovoMix 30c61
Long acting
  • Detemir (Levemir)c1351 h6–8 h16–24 h
  • Glargine (Lantus)v,c,p105> 2–4 hnone20–24 h

  • c—cartridge, NPH—neutral protamine Hagedorn, p—pen, v—vial.

  • ↵*Reflects cost to patient; includes markup and dispensing fee.

  • Data from Regier et al.8