Fiasp
Faster Aspart · Novo Nordisk
- FlexTouch Pen₹900–950Apollo, 1mg
- Cartridge₹800–8501mg, Medkart
- Vial (10 ml)₹1900–2100Apollo
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Types of Insulin Available in India
Insulin brands available in India grouped by action profile, with typical retail price ranges for pens, cartridges and vials. Compiled from Apollo Pharmacy, Tata 1mg, Medkart, PharmEasy and manufacturer listings.
Prices are indicative MRP ranges observed on public pharmacy listings and can change without notice. Availability, batch pricing and cold-chain handling vary by city and pharmacy. This page is for information only and is not medical advice — never change insulin type, brand or dose without your treating doctor.
Ultra Rapid Acting Insulin Analogs
Newest mealtime insulins — start working a few minutes faster than standard rapid analogs.
Lyumjev
Faster Lispro · Eli Lilly
- KwikPen₹1100–12001mg, Apollo
- Cartridge₹900–1000Medkart
- VialLimited availability in India
Rapid Acting Insulin Analogs
The most commonly used mealtime (bolus) insulins for Type 1 Diabetes in India.
NovoRapid
Aspart · Novo Nordisk
- FlexPen₹950–1000Apollo, 1mg
- Cartridge₹800–9001mg
- Vial (10 ml)₹2200–2400Apollo
InsuQuick
Biosimilar Aspart · Biosimilar
- Cartridge₹700–800Medkart, PharmEasy
Humalog
Lispro · Eli Lilly
- KwikPen₹1000–11001mg, Apollo
- Cartridge₹850–950Medkart
Apidra
Glulisine · Sanofi
- SoloStar Pen₹900–1000Apollo
- Cartridge₹700–8001mg
- Vial₹1400–1600Apollo
Short Acting Insulin (Regular)
Human regular insulin — widely stocked in government hospitals and the most affordable mealtime option.
Actrapid / Huminsulin R / Insuman Rapid / Insugen R
Regular human insulin · Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, Sanofi, Biocon
- Pen₹550–600Apollo
- Cartridge₹350–400Medkart
- Vial (10 ml)₹150–2001mg
Intermediate Acting (NPH Insulin)
Cloudy basal insulin that must be gently rolled before use; typically taken once or twice a day.
Insulatard
NPH (Isophane) · Novo Nordisk
- FlexPen₹550–600Apollo
- Cartridge₹350–4501mg
- Vial₹150–2001mg
Insugen N
NPH (Isophane) · Biocon / Eris
- Vial (40 IU/ml)₹150–1801mg
- Vial (100 IU/ml)₹580–6201mg
- Cartridge₹200–250Medkart
Huminsulin N
NPH (Isophane) · Eli Lilly
- Vial₹520–6001mg
- Cartridge₹400–500Medkart
Lupisulin N
NPH (Isophane) · Lupin
- Cartridge₹300–350Apollo
- Vial₹300–400Apollo
Wosulin N
NPH (Isophane) · Wockhardt
- Vial₹170–200Apollo
Long Acting Insulin Analogs
Background (basal) insulin that works steadily through the day and night.
Lantus / Basalog / Basaglar / Glaritus
Glargine · Sanofi, Biocon, Eli Lilly, Wockhardt
- Pen₹700–800Apollo, 1mg
- Cartridge₹600–700Medkart
- Vial₹2000+Apollo
Levemir
Detemir · Novo Nordisk
- FlexPen₹1400–1500Apollo
Tresiba
Degludec · Novo Nordisk
- FlexTouch₹1400–15001mg
- Cartridge₹1300–1400Apollo
Toujeo
Glargine U300 · Sanofi
- SoloStar₹1700–1900Apollo
- Cartridge₹1300–1500Medkart
Discounts commonly seen in the Indian market
Apollo Pharmacy
~5–15%
Tata 1mg / PharmEasy
~10–25%
Local pharmacies
up to 20–30% (case dependent)
Ask your pharmacy about generic or biosimilar equivalents, and check the free and subsidised programmes in your state before paying full price.
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