What is called Novolog insulin from novonordisk in GERMANY
What is the name of novolog insulin in German Pharmacies
Answer:Novo Nordisk is actually 2 words. Novolog is the brand name for aspart. Aspart is a truly 'rapid' acting insulin. It is no longer appropriate for physicians to prescribe so-called 'regular' insulin. In addition to rapid acting insulin there is 'basal' insulin. This is present at a fairly constant level. It is no longer appropriate for physicians to prescribe NPH insulin. Novo Nordisk's basal insulin is detemir or brand name Levemir. The generic names of drugs - even if there is not generic available in a country - are nearly always the same in all countries. This is because medical studies are published worldwide and they need names which are consistent. I always write prescriptions in generic names. This makes it more difficult for a pharmacist to make a mistake and the patient learns the name of the drug they will eventually take - as all drugs eventually become generic. Novolog is known as aspart not only in Germany but all around the globe.