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    the old merlin is offline King Amongst Members
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    Storage of Insulin

    It has come to my attention that Lantus insulin not only doesn't need to be, but shouldn't be, stored in a fridge after starting to use it. Now I gather other formulations of insulin are similar.

    Anyone got a list? I need it to advise Care Homes.

    Going to be fun with the District Nurses, too!

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    Re: Storage of Insulin

    I arrived one day to find insulin from previous day awaiting checking. I'm afraid I let it go as believe reasonably stable for the time being used in a pen.
    no problems reported.
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    Cool Re: Storage of Insulin

    a specialistonce diabetic nurse told me that Mixtard 30 would be stable at room temp for up to 3 months , but its always best to check SPC or call company's medical info

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    Re: Storage of Insulin

    Quote Originally Posted by the old merlin View Post
    It has come to my attention that Lantus insulin not only doesn't need to be, but shouldn't be, stored in a fridge after starting to use it. Now I gather other formulations of insulin are similar.

    Anyone got a list? I need it to advise Care Homes.

    Going to be fun with the District Nurses, too!
    Old Merlin,
    Please check your personal email as I've sent you a chart that I hope helps
    pharout

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    Re: Storage of Insulin

    Can I be cheeky and ask where you got the chart Pharout?

    Was it online? If so have you got the link?
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    Re: Storage of Insulin

    Quote Originally Posted by Linnear View Post
    Can I be cheeky and ask where you got the chart Pharout?

    Was it online? If so have you got the link?
    Linnear,
    I've sent you a copy to the email address you have listed in this thread. It comes from the Pharmacist's letter which is published monthly here in the U.S. It is available online, however, you need a subscription.
    Pharout

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    Re: Storage of Insulin

    Quote Originally Posted by pharout View Post
    Linnear,
    I've sent you a copy to the email address you have listed in this thread. It comes from the Pharmacist's letter which is published monthly here in the U.S. It is available online, however, you need a subscription.
    Pharout
    Let's ask the people at our PMR suppliers to find this out on put it on the systems, it would be a useful guide.

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    Re: Storage of Insulin

    Quote Originally Posted by pharout View Post
    Linnear,
    I've sent you a copy to the email address you have listed in this thread. It comes from the Pharmacist's letter which is published monthly here in the U.S. It is available online, however, you need a subscription.
    Pharout
    Give us more of a clue and we can check to see if it's cached on google.

    Jeff

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    Re: Storage of Insulin

    I was told my a gentleman from Novonordisk that once the patient opens the packet they can leave the injection they are using out of the fridge, and probably should. They should only be kept in the fridge when not being used to maintain shelflife.

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    Re: Storage of Insulin

    My wife was diagnosed with gestational diabetes 6 wks ago.

    The diabetic specialist nurse said that the pens in use should NOT be stored in fridge. Get them out 12hrs before first use so they get to room temp. If not finished within 28 days then discard and use a new one.

    38 days before dad time!!

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