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Humulin R

Humulin R Dosage

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPConnie Zheng, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Connie Zheng, PharmD
Last reviewed on October 2, 2024

The average cost for 1 vial of 10ml of 100 units/ml of Humulin R is $51.48 with a free GoodRx coupon.

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10ml of 100 units/ml

1 vial

$51.48

$51.48

20ml of 500 units/ml

1 vial

$1,434.95

$1,434.95

3ml of 100 units/ml

5 vials

$39.50

$7.90

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two 3ml kwikpens of 500 units/ml

1 carton

$559.37

$559.37

Typical dosage for Humulin R

Your diabetes care team will determine your dose of Humulin R based on different factors, such as your blood sugar level, your body weight, and how well your body responds to insulin.

Humulin R is available in two different strengths:

Adults and children: The typical direction is to inject the prescribed dose of Humulin R under the skin in the stomach, thigh, upper arm, or buttocks about 30 minutes before each meal.

Note: Humulin R U-100 can be given as an injection into the vein (IV) by a healthcare professional (HCP), typically in a hospital setting.

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Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, started his full-time career as a clinical pharmacist at UCLA Health in the general medicine, general cardiology, and ICU units after completing residency in 2016. He also was the preceptor for the general medicine rotation from 2017 to 2021, which was a required rotation for all pharmacy residents.
Connie Zheng, PharmD, is a drug information pharmacist at GoodRx and a licensed pharmacist in California. She has over 6 years of experience working in independent pharmacies.

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