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Insulin storage — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A prescription for insulin glargine pens is assembled on a hot day. The patient will travel home in two hours and usually stores unopened pens in the fridge. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: A — Keep unopened pens refrigerated where possible and avoid heat or freezing during transport.

Unopened insulin generally requires refrigerated storage and protection from freezing and excessive heat. Heat exposure can reduce potency. Patients should be counselled on transport and in-use storage according to the specific product information.

Reference: BNF; SmPC