What is the shelf life of unopened zidovudine (Retrovir 10 mg/ml IV for Infusion)?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Unopened zidovudine (Retrovir 10 mg/ml IV for Infusion) has a shelf life of 3 years.

Retrovir10 mg/ml IV for InfusionViiV Healthcare UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §6.3 Shelf life · Version 34Document updated 15 October 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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zidovudine · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Unopened zidovudine (Retrovir 10 mg/ml IV for Infusion) has a shelf life of 3 years.

Retrovir10 mg/ml IV for InfusionViiV Healthcare UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §6.3 Shelf life · Version 34Document updated 15 October 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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