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Insulin storage — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient going on holiday asks how to store unopened insulin pens and the pen currently in use. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: D — Keep unopened pens refrigerated and follow the product expiry period for the pen in use at room temperature

Insulin is temperature-sensitive and storage requirements vary by product and whether the pen is in use. In this scenario, the pharmacist should prioritise safe supply, appropriate counselling and timely referral or clarification where needed. This is the single best answer because the other options would either delay assessment, ignore a clinically significant risk, or create an unsafe legal or professional outcome.

Reference: BNF; product SPC