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A ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM
A10 DRUGS USED IN DIABETES
A10A INSULINS AND ANALOGUES

This group comprises both human - and animal insulins.
Insulin preparations are classified at 4 different 4th levels, according to onset and duration of action. Each 4th level is differentiated in 5th levels according to origin of insulin.
Products consisting of, e.g. beef and pork insulin, are classified as combinations (30-levels) at each 4th level according to onset and duration of action.

The DDD for insulins is 40 units.


A10AB Insulins and analogues for injection, fast-acting
A10AC Insulins and analogues for injection, intermediate-acting
A10AD Insulins and analogues for injection, intermediate- or long-acting combined with fast-acting

Combinations of fast acting insulins with intermediate-acting or long-acting insulins are classified in the 5th levels here.

A10AE Insulins and analogues for injection, long-acting
A10AF Insulins and analogues for inhalation

Last updated: 2024-01-26