intermediate-acting

British  

adjective

1. (of a drug) intermediate in its effects between long- and short-acting drugs Compare long-acting short-acting

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Example Sentences

Basal insulin such as Levemir is a type of long-acting insulin injected once or twice a day as opposed to rapid, short, or intermediate-acting insulin.

From Reuters

Novo Nordisk said its price cuts would also apply to NovoLog injection pens, long-acting Levemir, intermediate-acting Novolin and several generic insulins.

From New York Times

Important for patients, the new benefit would cover a range of insulin products, including pen and vial forms for rapid-acting, short-acting, intermediate-acting, and long-acting versions.

From Seattle Times

Lilly will sell new versions of Humalog Junior KwikPen and Humalog Mix75/25, which contains a mix of fast- and intermediate-acting insulin, at a list price of $265.20 for a pack of five KwikPens.

From Reuters

Intermediate-acting insulins are also available.

From US News