Is there a generic brand for Humalog (the short acting Lilly insulin)?
2006-10-12 09:42:08 · 9 answers · asked by KC 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
The only thing close to it is novolog. thats the best i can do for you and its probably wrong.
2006-10-12 10:04:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to say that there are no generics for insulin. If there are, I haven't seen them and I've been diabetic since I was six. (Let's just say that it was more than 35 years ago).
I also agree that Humalog and Humulin R are VERY different. The Humalog is the short acting insulin that you were referring to. Humulin R is still shorter acting but not as quick as Humalog.
2006-10-13 00:03:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not yet. That came out in the early 90's so maybe soon. R would be the closest, but not as good as the new stuff. R is the same formula as the first insulin back in the 1920's
2006-10-12 16:48:25 · answer #3 · answered by BAR 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not think there are generic brand insulins, i was looking for generic insulin and the pharmacy told me they never heard of generic insuln.
2006-10-12 18:00:02 · answer #4 · answered by k-mac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am actually a diabetic myself. If you go to your local pharmacy ask for Humulin R (Lilly makes it) and that's what I use. You can get this without a prescription.
2006-10-12 17:39:25 · answer #5 · answered by swomedicineman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With all drugs, it depends on how long it has been on the market. A drug has to be on the market for at least 16 years for there to be a generic. Ask your pharmacist about generics and their availability.
2006-10-12 16:44:49 · answer #6 · answered by nmtgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
This is a great website for diabetics. You can post your Question there too
http://www.diabetesforums.com/
2006-10-12 20:23:10 · answer #7 · answered by carpet guy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no way is r the same or as good as humolog, my endocrinologist gives me humolog samples on every visit, they get em free and give em to me.
2006-10-12 23:30:08 · answer #8 · answered by Guy R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can go to drugs.com and find out or webmd.com
2006-10-12 16:48:35 · answer #9 · answered by Doodlebug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋