storing humalog

[3BILLS]

can humalog be stored at room temperature or does it need to be kept refrigerated? ive read that when stored at room temperature it stays potent for a round a month , is this true? thanks guys

 

[maldorf]

its good for 28 days only. The web sites I saw also mentioned that its only good for 28 days once opened even if you refrigerate it. I had thought if you refrigerated it that its good until the expiration date, even if it was opened. Anyone know a definite answer to this one?

 

[3BILLS]

thanks dude, thats what i thought

 

[mrcat]

Technically they say 28 days w/o refrigeration and around that when opened, but I think this is so they sell more of it. In my experience, it seems to keep working (I'm diabetic) for a long time. I carried one bottle around all summer in the heat and it seemed the same as new. I could tell with a blood sugar test if it goes bad, I'd assume anyone could, but I'm not sure on that....

 

[maldorf]

Technically they say 28 days w/o refrigeration and around that when opened, but I think this is so they sell more of it. In my experience, it seems to keep working (I'm diabetic) for a long time. I carried one bottle around all summer in the heat and it seemed the same as new. I could tell with a blood sugar test if it goes bad, I'd assume anyone could, but I'm not sure on that....

I am hearing more and more of this. Seems like they are just being safe telling people that it goes bad like that. Circumstances down in New Orleans after the hurricane created conditions where diabetics had to use insulin that was exposed to high temperature, and it was still doing the job.

 

[Phidias]

Out of the fridge is fine for 1 month. Written black on white on the instruction booklet inserted in Humalog packagings by Ely Lili (the manufacturer).

 

[Syn]

Mine has been in the fridge for 3 months and still works good. just tested it =)

 

[3BILLS]

thanks guys , some info from http://www.drugs.com/humalog.html

Vials and cartridges of Humalog can be kept unrefrigerated for up to 28 days, but should not be exposed to excessive heat or sunlight

Once punctured, the insulin vial or cartridge in use, whether stored in the refrigerator or at room temperature, must be used within 28 days. Throw away any unused insulin 28 days after the vial or cartridge is first punctured

 

[maldorf]

thanks guys , some info from http://www.drugs.com/humalog.html

Vials and cartridges of Humalog can be kept unrefrigerated for up to 28 days, but should not be exposed to excessive heat or sunlight

Once punctured, the insulin vial or cartridge in use, whether stored in the refrigerator or at room temperature, must be used within 28 days. Throw away any unused insulin 28 days after the vial or cartridge is first punctured

The literature that comes with the vial from Lilly doesnt put it that way, and other people very experienced with insulin have told me that its good until the expiration date as long as its refrigerated. Ive read what you posted here on a site, but those in the know tell me its not true.

 

[Ashop]

can humalog be stored at room temperature or does it need to be kept refrigerated? ive read that when stored at room temperature it stays potent for a round a month , is this true? thanks guys

just to be safe I would keep it cold.