NPH
Noun
Meaning
NPH (uncountable)
Initialism of neutral protamine Hagedorn, the isophane form of insulin.
Examples
The most common indication for this procedure in adults is Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH).
A mixed dose commonly combines regular insulin, which is fast acting, with a longer acting insulin such as NPH.
Lente insulin A type of insulin that is intermediate-acting, between NPH insulin and ultra-lente insulin.
NPH insulin A type of insulin that is intermediate-acting.