Medicine by its Russian trade name
Insulatard (Протафан) and alternatives in France
Protaphane and the French Insulatard are the same isophane (NPH) human insulin by Novo Nordisk under different names. Actrapid is a short-acting human insulin with a different profile and is not a substitute for Protaphane.
Protaphane is an intermediate-acting human NPH insulin. In France the same insulin from the same manufacturer is called Insulatard; Actrapid is the short-acting human insulin.
- Packages in the catalog
- 6 packages
- Forms
- Solution for injection, Suspension for injection
- Dispensing in France
- Prescription only
- Supply in France
- No shortages reported by ANSM
Forms and strengths in France
According to the official BDPM catalog. Packages declared as supplied to the French market come first. A manager confirms availability.
Alternatives to Insulatard: medicines with the same active ingredient
Apart from Insulatard, the published BDPM catalog has no medicines with the same active ingredients (isophane human insulin). A substitute with a different ingredient is for a doctor to choose.
Active ingredient
Why Протафан may be missing from Russian pharmacies
A medicine can disappear from Russian pharmacies when its registration lapses or is suspended, the manufacturer leaves the market, supplies are interrupted or procurement changes. LekInfo does not track stock in Russian pharmacies: we show which forms and strengths are registered in France according to the official BDPM database and help you work it out in a consultation.
Prescription
In France Insulatard, Actrapid is a prescription-only medicine. Prescribing is a doctor’s decision; a manager will tell you which documents the consultation needs.
Storage temperature
Insulatard, Actrapid is stored refrigerated at 2–8 °C. Shipping such medicines requires a cold chain: a manager confirms the conditions and whether delivery is possible during the consultation.
How to get a consultation about Insulatard, Actrapid
- 1. Find a medicine
Search by name, active ingredient or code. Information comes from BDPM, the official French medicines database.
- 2. Build a list
Add the medicines you have questions about to your consultation list and set the quantities.
- 3. Send a request
Choose how to reach you: email, Telegram, WhatsApp or phone. No account needed.
- 4. Get a manager’s reply
A manager will clarify the medicine details, check that they are current and explain the possible options. We usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.
Questions and answers
Where can I find Протафан if Russian pharmacies have none?
In France Insulatard, Actrapid is registered and listed in the official BDPM database: the catalog has 6 packages. Send a request to a manager, who will check that the information is current and explain the possible options. The consultation is free; we usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.
How much does Insulatard, Actrapid cost in France?
Reference guide: ≈ €32 – €71 per package depending on form and strength. This is BDPM reference data excluding delivery, not an offer to sell; a manager confirms the final terms.
What alternatives to Insulatard, Actrapid exist in France?
Apart from Insulatard, the published BDPM catalog has no medicines with the same active ingredients (isophane human insulin). A substitute with a different ingredient is for a doctor to choose.
Is a prescription needed for Insulatard, Actrapid?
Yes, in France Insulatard, Actrapid is prescription-only. A manager will tell you which documents are needed.
Is Insulatard, Actrapid the same as Протафан?
Protaphane and the French Insulatard are the same isophane (NPH) human insulin by Novo Nordisk under different names. Actrapid is a short-acting human insulin with a different profile and is not a substitute for Protaphane. Strengths and forms in France may differ from Russian ones; agree any substitution with your doctor.
How is Insulatard, Actrapid shipped?
Insulatard, Actrapid is stored at 2–8 °C, so shipping requires a cold chain. A manager confirms the conditions and whether delivery is possible during the consultation.
This is reference information, not advertising or an offer to sell, and it does not replace a doctor’s advice. Source: BDPM, the official French medicines database (ANSM), catalog version of 3 November 2026.