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Humulin

Insulin human · Injection, Suspension

Over-the-counter BLA Official labelling
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Overview

Brand name
Humulin N
Generic name
Insulin human
Dosage form
Injection, Suspension
Route
Subcutaneous
Marketing category
BLA · BLA
Labeler
Eli Lilly and Company
Product type
Human Otc Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
1
NDC product codes
4
Packages
4
Data completeness
68% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Insulin Human 100 [iU]/mL 311027 View

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Injection, Suspension
Route of administration
Subcutaneous
Presentations
8

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

Source: NDC Directory
Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Insulin [CS] CS All 21 members
Insulin [EPC] EPC 5 members — no class page

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
018781
Application type
BLA · Biologics License Application
Approval date
October 28, 1982
Sponsor
LILLY
Products on application
1
Submissions recorded
114
Products approved under application 018781.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
018781-001 HUMULIN N INJECTABLE INSULIN SUSP ISOPHANE RECOMBINANT HUMAN Over-the-counter —

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 018781.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 193 Labeling Approved June 27, 2022 Standard
Supplement 188 Labeling Approved November 15, 2019 901 Required
Supplement 187 Labeling Approved November 15, 2019 Standard
Supplement 184 Labeling Approved August 22, 2019 Standard
Supplement 181 Labeling Approved November 6, 2018 Standard
Supplement 167 Labeling Approved January 6, 2017 Standard
Supplement 161 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved April 22, 2016 Standard
Supplement 163 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved April 5, 2016 Standard
Supplement 160 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved February 19, 2016 Standard
Supplement 159 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved October 20, 2015 Standard
Supplement 158 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved October 8, 2015 Standard
Supplement 157 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved July 15, 2015 Standard
Supplement 156 Labeling Approved March 12, 2015 Standard
Supplement 155 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved March 3, 2015 Standard
Supplement 154 Labeling Approved February 25, 2015 901 Required
Supplement 153 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved January 12, 2015 Standard
Supplement 120 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved September 30, 2014 Standard
Supplement 150 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved September 12, 2014 Standard
Supplement 146 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved June 10, 2014 Standard
Supplement 147 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved June 4, 2014 Standard
Supplement 143 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved April 11, 2014 Standard
Supplement 142 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved April 3, 2014 Standard
Supplement 140 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved March 18, 2014 Standard
Supplement 139 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved March 4, 2014 Standard
Supplement 141 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved January 24, 2014 Standard
Supplement 145 Labeling Approved January 15, 2014 Standard
Supplement 137 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved December 12, 2013 Standard
Supplement 144 Labeling Approved December 9, 2013 Standard
Supplement 122 Labeling Approved November 7, 2013 Standard
Supplement 118 Labeling Approved November 7, 2013 Unknown
Supplement 132 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved August 21, 2013 Standard
Supplement 136 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved August 15, 2013 Standard
Supplement 126 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved June 12, 2013 Standard
Supplement 134 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved May 31, 2013 Standard
Supplement 133 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved May 30, 2013 Standard
Supplement 129 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved May 10, 2013 Standard
Supplement 130 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved March 25, 2013 Standard
Supplement 121 Labeling Approved March 9, 2013 Unknown
Supplement 131 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved February 21, 2013 Standard
Supplement 128 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved February 15, 2013 Standard
Supplement 125 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved December 3, 2012 Standard
Supplement 113 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved March 21, 2012 Standard
Supplement 114 Labeling Approved June 10, 2010 Unknown
Supplement 108 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved March 16, 2009 Standard
Supplement 88 Labeling Approved September 7, 2007 Standard
Supplement 89 Labeling Approved August 22, 2007 Standard
Supplement 85 Labeling Approved November 9, 2005 Standard
Supplement 80 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved February 25, 2005 Standard
Supplement 79 Labeling Approved September 3, 2004 Standard
Supplement 76 Labeling Approved April 21, 2004 Standard
Supplement 70 Labeling Approved November 20, 2003 Standard
Supplement 60 Labeling Approved November 20, 2003 Standard
Supplement 74 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved November 19, 2003 Standard
Supplement 72 Labeling Approved June 22, 2003 Standard
Supplement 57 Labeling Approved February 12, 2003 Standard
Supplement 54 Labeling Approved November 5, 2002 Standard
Supplement 62 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved October 31, 2002 Standard
Supplement 67 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved August 29, 2002 Standard
Supplement 66 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved August 29, 2002 Standard
Supplement 65 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved August 29, 2002 Standard

Review documents

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260617). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN OTC DRUG · 20260617 HUMAN OTC DRUG · 20251219

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE HUMULIN 70/30 is a fixed ratio insulin formulation indicated to improve glycemic control in adults with diabetes mellitus. HUMULIN ® 70/30 is a mixture of insulin isophane human, an intermediate-acting human insulin, and insulin human, a short-acting insulin human, indicated to improve glycemic control in adults with diabetes mellitus. ( 1 )

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Only administer subcutaneously (in abdominal wall, thigh, upper arm, or buttocks). ( 2.2 ) Rotate injection sites to reduce risk of lipodystrophy and localized cutaneous amyloidosis. ( 2.2 ) Individualize and adjust dosage based on metabolic needs, blood glucose monitoring results and glycemic control goal. ( 2.3 ) See Full Prescribing Information for dosage adjustments due to drug interactions and patients with renal and hepatic impairment. ( 2.3 , 2.4 ) May use with a meal-time insulin if indicated. ( 2.4 ) 2.1 Important Administration Instructions Inspect HUMULIN N visually before use. It should not contain particulate matter and should appear uniformly cloudy after mixing. Do not use HUMULIN N if particulate matter is seen. Use HUMULIN N KwikPen with caution in patients with visual impairment that may rely on audible clicks to dial their dose. 2.2 Route of Administration HUMULIN N should only be administered subcutaneously. Administer in the subcutaneous tissue of the abdominal wall, thigh, upper arm, or buttocks. Rotate injection sites within the same region from one injection to the next to reduce the risk of lipodystrophy and localized cutaneous amyloidosis. Do not inject into areas of lipodystrophy or localized cutaneous amyloidosis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6 )] . During changes to a patient's insulin regimen, increase the frequency of blood glucose monitoring [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . The HUMULIN N KwikPen dials in 1 unit increments. Do not administer HUMULIN N intravenously and do not use HUMULIN N in an insulin infusion pump. 2.3 Dosage Information Individualize and adjust the dosage of HUMULIN N based on the individual's metabolic needs, blood glucose monitoring results and glycemic control goal. Dosage adjustments may be needed with changes in physical activity, changes in meal patterns (i.e., macronutrient content or timing of food intake), changes in renal or hepatic function or during acute illness [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 , 5.3 ), and Use in Specific Populations ( 8.6 , 8.7 )] . 2.4 Dosage Adjustment due to Drug Interactions Dosage adjustment may be needed when HUMULIN N is coadministered with certain drugs [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )]. Dosage adjustment may be needed when changing from another insulin to HUMULIN N [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . Instructions for Mixing with Other Insulins HUMULIN N may be used with a prandial insulin if indicated. HUMULIN N may be mixed with HUMULIN R or HUMALOG before injection. If HUMULIN N is mixed with HUMULIN R, HUMULIN R should be drawn into the syringe first. Injection should occur immediately after mixing. If HUMULIN N is mixed with HUMALOG, HUMALOG should be drawn into the syringe first. Injection should occur immediately after mixing.

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Injectable suspension: 70% insulin isophane human and 30% insulin human, 100 units/mL (U-100), white and cloudy suspension available as: 10 mL multiple-dose vial 3 mL single-patient-use HUMULIN 70/30 KwikPen prefilled pen Injectable suspension 100 units/mL (U-100) available as: 10 mL multiple-dose vial ( 3 ) 3 mL single-patient-use HUMULIN ® 70/30 KwikPen ® prefilled pen ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS HUMULIN 70/30 is contraindicated: During episodes of hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )], and In patients who have had hypersensitivity reactions to HUMULIN 70/30 or any of its excipients [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] . During episodes of hypoglycemia. ( 4 ) In patients with hypersensitivity to HUMULIN 70/30 or any of its excipients. ( 4 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Never share a HUMULIN 70/30 KwikPen or syringe between patients, even if the needle is changed. ( 5.1 ) Hyperglycemia or Hypoglycemia with Changes in Insulin Regimen : Make changes to a patient's insulin regimen (e.g., insulin strength, manufacturer, type, injection site or method of administration) under close medical supervision with increased frequency of blood glucose monitoring. ( 5.2 ) Hypoglycemia : May be life-threatening. Monitor blood glucose and increase monitoring frequency with changes to insulin dosage, use of glucose lowering medications, meal pattern, physical activity; in patients with renal or hepatic impairment; and in patients with hypoglycemia unawareness. ( 5.3 , 7 , 8.6 , 8.7 ) Hypoglycemia Due to Medication Errors: Accidental mix-ups between insulin products can occur. Instruct patients to check insulin labels before injection. ( 5.4 ) Hypersensitivity Reactions : May be life-threatening. Discontinue HUMULIN 70/30, monitor and treat if indicated. ( 5.5 ) Hypokalemia : May be life-threatening. Monitor potassium levels in patients at risk of hypokalemia and treat if indicated. ( 5.6 ) Fluid Retention and Heart Failure with Concomitant Use of Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) : Observe for signs and symptoms of heart failure; consider dosage reduction or discontinuation if heart failure occurs. ( 5.7 ) 5.1 Never Share a HUMULIN 70/30 KwikPen or Syringe Between Patients HUMULIN 70/30 KwikPens must never be shared between patients, even if the needle is changed. Patients using HUMULIN 70/30 vials must never share needles or syringes with another person. Sharing poses a risk for transmission of blood-borne pathogens. 5.2 Hyperglycemia or Hypoglycemia with Changes in Insulin Regimen Changes in an insulin regimen (e.g., insulin strength, manufacturer, type, injection site or method of administration) may affect glycemic control and predispose to hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] or hyperglycemia. Repeated insulin injections into areas of lipodystrophy or localized cutaneous amyloidosis have been reported to result in hyperglycemia; and a sudden change in the injection site (to an unaffected area) has been reported to result in hypoglycemia [see Adverse Reactions ( 6 )] . Make any changes to a patient's insulin regimen under close medical supervision with increased frequency of blood glucose monitoring. Advise patients who have repeatedly injected into areas of lipodystrophy or localized cutaneous amyloidosis to change the injection site to unaffected areas and closely monitor for hypoglycemia. For patients with type 2 diabetes, dosage adjustments of concomitant antidiabetic products may be needed. 5.3 Hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia is the most common adverse reaction associated with insulins, including HUMULIN 70/30. Severe hypoglycemia can cause seizures, may be life-threatening or cause death. Hypoglycemia can impair concentration ability and reaction time; this may place the patient and others at risk in situations where these abilities are important (e.g., driving or operating other machinery). Hypoglycemia can happen suddenly and symptoms may differ in each patient and change over time in the same patient. Symptomatic awareness of hypoglycemia may be less pronounced in patients with longstanding diabetes, in patients with diabetic neuropathy, in patients using medications that block the sympathetic nervous system (e.g., beta-blockers) [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )] , or in patients who experience recurrent hypoglycemia. Risk Factors for Hypoglycemia The risk of hypoglycemia after an injection is related to the duration of action of the insulin and, in general, is highest when the glucose lowering effect of the insulin is maximal. As with all insulins, the glucose lowering effect time course of HUMULIN 70/30 may vary in different individuals or at different times in the same individual and depends on many conditions, including the area of injection as well as the injection sit …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] . Hypoglycemia Due to Medication Errors [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] . Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] . Hypokalemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] . The following additional adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of HUMULIN 70/30. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or to establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Adverse reactions observed with insulin therapy include hypoglycemia, allergic reactions, injection site reactions, lipodystrophy, pruritus, rash, weight gain, and edema. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Eli Lilly and Company at 1-800-LillyRx (1-800-545-5979) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. Allergic Reactions Some patients taking HUMULIN 70/30 have experienced erythema, local edema, and pruritus at the site of injection. These conditions were usually self-limiting. Severe cases of generalized allergy (anaphylaxis) have been reported [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] . Peripheral Edema Some patients taking HUMULIN 70/30 have experienced sodium retention and edema, particularly if previously poor metabolic control is improved by intensified insulin therapy. Lipodystrophy Administration of insulin subcutaneously, including HUMULIN 70/30, has resulted in lipoatrophy (depression in the skin) or lipohypertrophy (enlargement or thickening of tissue) [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 )] in some patients. Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis Localized cutaneous amyloidosis at the injection site has occurred. Hyperglycemia has been reported with repeated insulin injections into areas of localized cutaneous amyloidosis; hypoglycemia has been reported with a sudden change to an unaffected injection site. Weight gain Weight gain has occurred with insulins, including HUMULIN 70/30, and has been attributed to the anabolic effects of insulin and the decrease in glycosuria. Immunogenicity Development of antibodies that react with human insulin have been observed with all insulins, including HUMULIN 70/30.

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Table 1: Clinically Significant Drug Interactions with HUMULIN 70/30 Drugs that May Increase the Risk of Hypoglycemia Drugs: Antidiabetic agents, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents, disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, pentoxifylline, pramlintide, salicylates, somatostatin analog (e.g., octreotide), and sulfonamide antibiotics Intervention: Dose adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when HUMULIN 70/30 is co-administered with these drugs. Drugs that May Decrease the Blood Glucose Lowering Effect of HUMULIN 70/30 Drugs: Atypical antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine and clozapine), corticosteroids, danazol, diuretics, estrogens, glucagon, isoniazid, niacin, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives), protease inhibitors, somatropin, sympathomimetic agents (e.g., albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline), and thyroid hormones. Intervention: Dose adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when HUMULIN 70/30 is co-administered with these drugs. Drugs that May Increase or Decrease the Blood Glucose Lowering Effect of HUMULIN 70/30 Drugs: Alcohol, beta-blockers, clonidine, and lithium salts. Pentamidine may cause hypoglycemia, which may sometimes be followed by hyperglycemia. Intervention: Dose adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when HUMULIN 70/30 is co-administered with these drugs. Drugs that May Blunt Signs and Symptoms of Hypoglycemia Drugs: Beta-blockers, clonidine, guanethidine, and reserpine Intervention: Increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when HUMULIN 70/30 is co-administered with these drugs. Drugs that Affect Glucose Metabolism: Adjustment of insulin dosage may be needed. ( 7 ) Antiadrenergic Drugs (e.g., beta-blockers, clonidine, guanethidine, and reserpine): Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia may be reduced or absent. ( 5.3 , 7 )

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data from published studies over decades have not established an association with human insulin use during pregnancy and major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes ( see Data). There are risks to the mother and fetus associated with poorly controlled diabetes in pregnancy ( see Clinical Considerations). Animal reproduction studies were not performed. The estimated background risk of major birth defects is 6-10% in women with pre-gestational diabetes with a HbA1c >7% and has been reported to be as high as 20-25% in women with a HbA1c >10%. The estimated background risk of miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-associated maternal and/or embryo/fetal risk Poorly controlled diabetes in pregnancy increases the maternal risk for diabetic ketoacidosis, pre-eclampsia, spontaneous abortions, preterm delivery, and delivery complications. Poorly controlled diabetes increases the fetal risk for major birth defects, stillbirth, and macrosomia-related morbidity. Data Human Data While available studies cannot definitively establish the absence of risk, published data from retrospective studies, open-label, randomized, parallel studies and meta-analyses over decades have not established an association with human insulin use during pregnancy and major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. All available studies have methodological limitations, including lack of blinding, unclear methods or randomization, and small sample size. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary Available data from published literature suggests that exogenous human insulin products, including HUMULIN 70/30, are transferred into human milk. There are no adverse reactions reported in breastfed infants in the literature. There are no data on the effects of exogenous human insulin products, including HUMULIN 70/30 on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for HUMULIN 70/30 and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from HUMULIN 70/30 or from the underlying maternal condition. 8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of HUMULIN 70/30 in pediatric patients have not been established. 8.5 Geriatric Use The effect of age on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of HUMULIN 70/30 has not been studied [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Patients with advanced age using any insulin, including HUMULIN 70/30, may be at increased risk of hypoglycemia due to co-morbid disease and polypharmacy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] . 8.6 Renal Impairment The effect of renal impairment on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of HUMULIN 70/30 has not been studied [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Patients with renal impairment are at increased risk of hypoglycemia and may require more frequent HUMULIN 70/30 dose adjustment and more frequent blood glucose monitoring. 8.7 Hepatic Impairment The effect of hepatic impairment on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of HUMULIN 70/30 has not been studied [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Patients with hepatic impairment are at increased risk of hypoglycemia and may require more frequent HUMULIN 70/30 dose adjustment and more frequent blood glucose monitoring.

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action HUMULIN 70/30 lowers blood glucose by stimulating peripheral glucose uptake by skeletal muscle and fat, and by inhibiting hepatic glucose production. Insulins inhibit lipolysis and proteolysis, and enhance protein synthesis.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION Insulin human is produced by recombinant DNA technology utilizing a non-pathogenic laboratory strain of Escherichia coli. The amino acid sequence of insulin human is identical to human insulin and has the empirical formula C 257 H 383 N 65 O 77 S 6 with a molecular weight of 5.808 kDa. HUMULIN 70/30 (insulin isophane human and insulin human) injectable suspension is a mixture of 70% insulin isophane human suspension, an intermediate-acting insulin, and 30% insulin human injection, a short-acting insulin. HUMULIN 70/30 is a suspension of crystals produced from combining insulin human and protamine sulfate under appropriate conditions for crystal formation and mixing with insulin human injection. HUMULIN 70/30 is a sterile, white and cloudy suspension that contains insulin isophane human suspension (NPH) and insulin human injection (regular) for subcutaneous use. Each milliliter of HUMULIN 70/30 contains 100 units of insulin human, dibasic sodium phosphate (3.78 mg), glycerin (16 mg), metacresol (1.6 mg), phenol (0.65 mg), protamine sulfate (0.24 mg), zinc oxide content adjusted to provide 0.025 mg zinc ion, and Water for Injection. The pH is 7.0 to 7.8. Sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid may be added during manufacture to adjust the pH.

10 OVERDOSAGE Excess insulin administration may cause hypoglycemia and hypokalemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 , 5.6 )] . Mild episodes of hypoglycemia can be treated with oral glucose. Adjustments in drug dosage, meal patterns, or physical activity level may be needed. More severe episodes with coma, seizure, or neurologic impairment may be treated with a glucagon product for emergency use or concentrated intravenous glucose. Sustained carbohydrate intake and observation may be necessary because hypoglycemia may recur after apparent clinical recovery. Hypokalemia must be corrected appropriately.

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 16.1 How Supplied HUMULIN 70/30 (insulin isophane human and insulin human) injectable suspension is 70% insulin isophane human and 30% insulin human, 100 units/mL (U-100), a white and cloudy suspension available as: 10 mL multiple-dose vial NDC 0002-8715-01 (HI-710) 5 x 3 mL single-patient-use HUMULIN 70/30 KwikPen NDC 0002-8803-59 (HP-8803) Each prefilled HUMULIN 70/30 KwikPen is for use by a single patient. HUMULIN 70/30 KwikPens must never be shared between patients, even if the needle is changed. Patients using HUMULIN 70/30 vials must never share needles or syringes with another person. The HUMULIN 70/30 KwikPen dials in 1 unit increments. 16.2 Storage and Handling Dispense in the original sealed carton with the enclosed Instructions for Use. Protect from heat and light. Do not freeze. Do not use if it has been frozen. See Table 2 below for storage conditions. Table 2: Storage Conditions for HUMULIN 70/30 Vials and Pens a When stored at room temperature, HUMULIN 70/30 vial can only be used for a total of 31 days including both not in-use (unopened) and in-use (opened) storage time. b When stored at room temperature, HUMULIN 70/30 KwikPen can only be used for a total of 10 days including both not in-use (unopened) and in-use (opened) storage time. Not In-use (Unopened) In-use (Opened) Room Temperature (up to 86°F [30°C]) Refrigerated (36° to 46°F [2° to 8°C]) Room Temperature (up to 86°F [30°C]) Refrigerated (36° to 46°F [2° to 8°C]) 10 mL multiple-dose vial a 31 days Until expiration date 31 days 31 days 3 mL single-patient-use HUMULIN 70/30 KwikPen b 10 days Until expiration date 10 days Do not refrigerate.

16.1 How Supplied HUMULIN 70/30 (insulin isophane human and insulin human) injectable suspension is 70% insulin isophane human and 30% insulin human, 100 units/mL (U-100), a white and cloudy suspension available as: 10 mL multiple-dose vial NDC 0002-8715-01 (HI-710) 5 x 3 mL single-patient-use HUMULIN 70/30 KwikPen NDC 0002-8803-59 (HP-8803) Each prefilled HUMULIN 70/30 KwikPen is for use by a single patient. HUMULIN 70/30 KwikPens must never be shared between patients, even if the needle is changed. Patients using HUMULIN 70/30 vials must never share needles or syringes with another person. The HUMULIN 70/30 KwikPen dials in 1 unit increments.

Adverse event reports

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39,519
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
A report count is not a risk measure. FAERS accepts voluntary and mandatory reports without establishing causation, and reporting is influenced by how widely a drug is used, how long it has been marketed, and media attention. FDA states that reports “do not prove that the drug caused the event”. Compare rates, not totals.

Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: INSULIN HUMAN. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Packaging and NDCs

Source: NDC Directory
Every National Drug Code package associated with this medication. The NDC is the identifier used for dispensing, billing and pharmacovigilance in the United States.
Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
0002-8315-01 0002-8315 Eli Lilly and Company 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 CARTON (0002-8315-01) / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE June 27, 1983
0002-8715-01 0002-8715 Eli Lilly and Company 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 CARTON (0002-8715-01) / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE June 26, 1989
0002-8803-59 0002-8803 Eli Lilly and Company 5 SYRINGE in 1 CARTON (0002-8803-59) / 3 mL in 1 SYRINGE (0002-8803-01) January 17, 2014
0002-8805-59 0002-8805 Eli Lilly and Company 5 SYRINGE in 1 CARTON (0002-8805-59) / 3 mL in 1 SYRINGE (0002-8805-01) January 17, 2014
0002-8315 0002-8315 Eli Lilly and Company — June 27, 1983
0002-8715 0002-8715 Eli Lilly and Company — June 26, 1989
0002-8803 0002-8803 Eli Lilly and Company — November 7, 2013
0002-8805 0002-8805 Eli Lilly and Company — November 7, 2013

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