how to store their injectable diabetes meds
September 2006
Patients often ask how to store their injectable diabetes meds.
In general, injectable insulin should be refrigerated until it's used for the first time. After that, storage recommendations vary.
Insulin vials can be kept in the fridge or at room temperature after opening...but room temperature insulin stings less when injected. Tell patients they can keep most opened insulin vials for about four weeks...and keep Levemir for six weeks.
Get concise, unbiased advice for effective drug therapy, plus CE/CME
Prescriber Insights: APRN includes:
- Cutting-edge advice about new medications and how they fit into practice
- Unbiased, evidence-based, 100% free of financial support from the pharma industry written by your peers
- Side-by-side comparisons of drugs by class or disease state, plus FAQs, pros/cons, and simple recommendations
Already a subscriber? Log in
Volume pricing available. Get a quote