A patient collects insulin aspart pens and says he stores every pen in the freezer compartment because he travels often. The pens look normal after

Question

A patient collects insulin aspart pens and says he stores every pen in the freezer compartment because he travels often. The pens look normal after thawing. He asks if this is acceptable. What would you advise the patient?

Accepted Answer

Do not use insulin that has been frozen; store unopened pens in the fridge as directed

Answer

Store every pen at room temperature for a year

Answer

Shake the pen vigorously to restore potency

Answer

Keep opened pens in direct sunlight to warm before injection

Answer

Frozen insulin is safe once thawed slowly

Insulin storage — GPhC CRA MCQ

A patient collects insulin aspart pens and says he stores every pen in the freezer compartment because he travels often. The pens look normal after thawing. He asks if this is acceptable. What would you advise the patient?