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Prescription
Rapid-Acting Insulin (Humalog, Novorapid, Apidra, Fiasp)
Mealtime insulin used at meals or to correct high glucose
Rapid-acting insulins (Lispro/Humalog, Aspart/Novorapid, Glulisine/Apidra, Fiasp) start working within 15 minutes and last 3–5 hours. Used at meals and to correct high glucose. Often paired with a long-acting basal insulin.
How the pharmacy helps
We dispense pens, cartridges, and vials. Pharmacist demos pump-cartridge changes for patients on insulin pumps.
Access framing
Available by prescription only.
Storage
Same as basal: refrigerate unopened, room-temperature for the labelled in-use period. Do not freeze.
Forms and strengths
Medication entries grouped here
Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.
| Brand / Generic | Strength | Form | DIN | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Humalog Insulin Lispro | 100u/mL | Injection pen | Active | |
Novorapid Insulin Aspart | 100u/mL | Injection pen | Active |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Questions
Rapid-Acting Insulin (Humalog, Novorapid, Apidra, Fiasp) Questions
Fiasp is a faster-onset version — useful for patients who pre-bolus less or for pump use.
Many patients use insulin-to-carb ratios. The pharmacist or a diabetes educator can help set ratios.
Some patients use a correction scale for high glucose. Talk to the prescriber if your scale is unclear.
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Have questions about this medication?
Call the pharmacy or bring the medication to the counter. We can help compare labels, dosing schedules, storage needs, and questions to ask your prescriber.
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