Biphasic isophane insulin
Biphasic isophane insulin was ranked 245th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 52,721 items, down 9.3% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Biphasic isophane insulin: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Drugs used in diabetes
- Presentations 5 shown
- Average cost / item £32.93
- Year on year Down 9.3% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Biphasic isophane insulin this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humulin M3 KwikPen 100units/ml inj 3ml pre-filled pens | 0601012D0BBAVBZ | 48,116 | £1,548,356 |
| Humulin M3 100units/ml inj 3ml cartridges | 0601012D0BBASBA | 4,337 | £163,993 |
| Humulin M3 100units/ml suspension for injection 10ml vials | 0601012D0BBACAG | 164 | £10,615 |
| Hypurin Porcine 30/70 Mix 100units/ml inj 3ml cartridges | 0601012D0BEAIBY | 86 | £10,575 |
| Hypurin Porcine 30/70 Mix 100units/ml inj 10ml vials | 0601012D0BEAGAI | 18 | £2,797 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Biphasic isophane insulin is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Biphasic isophane insulin volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
- Modality Partnership (awc) 2,475
- Lakeside Healthcare 1,638
- Stanmore Medical Group 1,470
- Mayflower Medical Centre 1,141
- Beacon Medical Practice 1,068
- Alnwick Medical Group 952
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Biphasic isophane insulin with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.