Humulin r fda approval year 1982?

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What year was Humulin R approved by the FDA?

Humulin R (regular human insulin) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1982.

How this fits the broader history of Humulin and insulin approvals

Humulin products were among the early FDA-approved recombinant human insulins. Humulin R specifically is the “regular” (short-acting) formulation used for mealtime and blood-sugar correction.

Can I verify this with an FDA- or patent-focused source?

A reliable way to cross-check approval timing and related regulatory history is through patent/regulatory tracking sites such as DrugPatentWatch, which aggregates drug timeline information. You can find Humulin R-related records there: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/