Insulin human

  • Biologic
  • Humulin R

Therapy management checklist

Screening, baseline and ongoing monitoring with the label's stated frequency, hold and discontinue criteria, and counseling points, each quoted from the FDA label.

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Storage and cold chain

Insulin human: storage and handling

Refrigerate
Yes, as the label states
Label statement
Intravenous infusion bags prepared with HUMULIN R may be stored for 48 hours when refrigerated at 36° to 46°F [2° to 8°C].
Freezing
Do not freeze
Label statement
Do not freeze.
Room temperature
up to 31 days
Label statement
Table 3: Storage Conditions HUMULIN R Vials a a When stored at room temperature, HUMULIN R can only be used for a total of 31 days including both not in-use (unopened) and in-use (opened) storage time.
Room temperature
up to 28 days at or below 30°C (86°F)
Label statement
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 3 mL multiple-dose vial 31 days Until expiration date 31 days 31 days Storage of Diluted HUMULIN R and Intravenous Infusion Preparations with HUMULIN R Diluted HUMULIN R for subcutaneous injection may be stored for 28 days when refrigerated at 36° to 46°F [2° to 8°C] or for 14 days at room temperature up to 86°F (30°C) [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )].
Room temperature
up to 2 days
Label statement
The prepared intravenous infusion bags may then be stored at room temperature for up to an additional 48 hours [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] .
Room temperature
up to 31 days at or below 30°C (86°F)
Label statement
Unopened vials should be thrown away after 31 days if they are stored at room temperature After vials have been opened: Store opened vials in the refrigerator or at room temperature up to 86°F (30°C) for up to 31 days.
Back into the refrigerator
Not addressed
Light
Not addressed
Shaking
Not addressed

Temperature excursion helper

Answers only from this label's storage statements. It does not judge whether a product is still usable beyond what the label states.

Within the label's stated room-temperature allowance (up to 31 days). Follow the label's instructions for what to do next.

Entered: 1 day at up to 77°F (25°C).

Table 3: Storage Conditions HUMULIN R Vials a a When stored at room temperature, HUMULIN R can only be used for a total of 31 days including both not in-use (unopened) and in-use (opened) storage time.

If anything else happened to the product, or you are unsure, Contact the manufacturer at 1-800-545-5979 (the number printed on the label) about this product.

Where the label prints this number
If you have any questions or problems with your HUMULIN, contact Lilly at 1-800-Lilly-Rx (1-800-545-5979) or call your healthcare provider for help.
All storage statements on the label (12)
  • Protect from heat and light.
  • Do not freeze.
  • Do not use HUMULIN R after the expiration date printed on the label or if it has been frozen.
  • Table 3: Storage Conditions HUMULIN R Vials a a When stored at room temperature, HUMULIN R can only be used for a total of 31 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 3 mL multiple-dose vial 31 days Until expiration date 31 days 31 days Storage of Diluted HUMULIN R and Intravenous Infusion Preparations with HUMULIN R Diluted HUMULIN R for subcutaneous injection may be stored for 28 days when refrigerated at 36° to 46°F [2° to 8°C] or for 14 days at room temperature up to 86°F (30°C) [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )].
  • Intravenous infusion bags prepared with HUMULIN R may be stored for 48 hours when refrigerated at 36° to 46°F [2° to 8°C].
  • The prepared intravenous infusion bags may then be stored at room temperature for up to an additional 48 hours [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] .
  • All unopened vials: Store all unopened vials in the refrigerator at 36° to 46°F (2° to 8°C).
  • Do not use if it has been frozen.
  • Keep away from heat and out of direct light.
  • Unopened vials can be used until the expiration date on the carton and label, if they have been stored in the refrigerator.
  • Unopened vials should be thrown away after 31 days if they are stored at room temperature After vials have been opened: Store opened vials in the refrigerator or at room temperature up to 86°F (30°C) for up to 31 days.

FDA label version 35, effective June 16, 2026. DailyMed

Dosing and titration calendar

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Medicare Part D coverage

42%of plans list it
2%of those: prior authorization
0%step therapy
17%quantity limit
0%specialty tier

5,496 Part D plans, CMS formulary files 2026Q3. Look up tier, PA, step therapy and quantity limits by plan

Patient assistance

No manufacturer program page is listed for this drug yet.

Independent foundations and the full directory (checked 2026-11-06). Eligibility and amounts are set by each program; open its page for them.

For licensed clinicians. Use with clinical judgment. Statements are quoted from the FDA label; confirm against the label for the product you are using.