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ALERT 10: Humalog insulin

9th December, 2021

An alert and poster have be issued in April 2010 following reports of incidents caused by errors in prescribing, dispensing and administration of Humalog insulin preparations. In particular these involve incidents caused by the confusion existing surrounding the three Humalog preparations, Humalog, Humalog Mix 25 and Humalog Mix50, that are now available


Last updated: 9th December, 2021