A patient stores unused Lantus SoloStar pens in the refrigerator and returns the pen currently in use to the refrigerator door after every injection.

Question

A patient stores unused Lantus SoloStar pens in the refrigerator and returns the pen currently in use to the refrigerator door after every injection. It was first used 12 days ago and has never frozen or exceeded 30°C. What is the best advice?

Accepted Answer

Keep it below 30°C outside the refrigerator and discard it after 4 weeks

Answer

Return it to 2–8°C after each dose and discard it after 6 weeks

Answer

Keep it at 2–8°C in the refrigerator and discard it after 4 weeks

Answer

Keep it below 25°C outside the refrigerator until the labelled expiry date

Answer

Keep it below 30°C outside the refrigerator and discard it after 6 weeks

Insulin storage — GPhC CRA MCQ

A patient stores unused Lantus SoloStar pens in the refrigerator and returns the pen currently in use to the refrigerator door after every injection. It was first used 12 days ago and has never frozen or exceeded 30°C. What is the best advice?