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Lantus Solostar - Can the Solostar be shipped to me in an unrefrigerated method of transportation.?
Question posted by blooper on 28 July 2011
Last updated on 1 August 2011 by woman9469
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No. Lantus, when unopened, must remain refrigerated even when delivered to you by a mail order company. For a short trip home from the pharmacy, it should be fine.
I copied & pasted the info for you.
Unopened Vial/Cartridge system/SoloStar disposable insulin device
Unopened LANTUS (insulin glargine [rdna origin] injection) vials, cartridge systems and SoloStar should be stored in a refrigerator, 36°F - 46°F (2°C - 8°C). LANTUS (insulin glargine [rdna origin] injection) should not be stored in the freezer and it should not be allowed to freeze. Discard if it has been frozen.
Open (In-Use) Vial
Opened vials, whether or not refrigerated, must be used within 28 days after the first use. They must be discarded if not used within 28 days. If refrigeration is not possible, the open vial can be kept unrefrigerated for up to 28 days away from direct heat and light, as long as the temperature is not greater than 86°F (30°C). Open (In-Use) Cartridge system:
The opened (in-use) cartridge system in OptiClik should NOT be refrigerated but should be kept at room temperature (below 86°F [30°C]) away from direct heat and light. The opened (in- use) cartridge system in OptiClik kept at room temperature must be discarded after 28 days. Do not store OptiClik , with or without cartridge system, in a refrigerator at any time.
Open (In-Use) SoloStar disposable insulin device
The opened (in-use) SoloStar should NOT be refrigerated but should be kept at room temperature (below 86°F [30°C]) away from direct heat and light. The opened (in-use) SoloStar kept at room temperature must be discarded after 28 days.
LANTUS (insulin glargine [rdna origin] injection) should not be stored in the freezer and it should not be allowed to freeze. Discard if it has been frozen.
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