whether Lantus insulin needs to be discarded after 28 days

August 2003

Patients are asking whether Lantus insulin needs to be discarded after 28 days.

Insulin vials are usually discarded one month after opening.

But many patients don't use all their Lantus in one month... and they're tempted to keep it longer because it's so expensive.

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