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Ozempic® can be used as long as the product has not been exposed to temperatures below 36 °F or above 86 °F. If Ozempic® was exposed to non-refrigerated temperatures (any temperature above 46 °F), the product must be used or discarded within 56 days. Ozempic® should be inspected for changes such as precipitation, or change in color or clarity that may indicate a loss in potency.1
Recommended Storage Conditions for Ozempic®1
Before First Use
After First Use
Refrigerated (36 °F – 46 °F)
Room Temperature (59 °F – 86 °F)
Refrigerated (36 °F – 46 °F)
Until expiration date
56 days
56 days
Rybelsus® should be stored at room temperature 68 °F to 77 °F (20 °C to 25 °C); excursions are permitted to 59 °F to 86 °F (15 °C to 30 °C) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Store and dispense in the original bottle. Store Rybelsus® tablets in the original bottle until use to protect tablets from moisture. Store Rybelsus® in a dry place away from moisture.2
Recommended Storage Conditions for RYBELSUS®2
Before First Use
After First Use
Room Temperature (68 °F – 77 °F)
Room Temperature (68 °F – 77 °F)
Until expiration date
Until expiration date
Saxenda® can be used as long as the product has not been exposed to temperatures below 36 °F or above 86 °F. If Saxenda® was exposed to non-refrigerated temperatures (any temperature above 46 °F), the product must be used or discarded within 30 days. Saxenda® should be inspected for changes such as precipitation, or change in color or clarity that may indicate a loss in potency.3
Recommended Storage Conditions for Saxenda®3
Before First Use
After First Use
Refrigerated (36 °F – 46 °F)
Room Temperature (59 °F – 86 °F)
Refrigerated (36 °F – 46 °F)
Until expiration date
30 days
30 days
Victoza® can be used as long as the product has not been exposed to temperatures below 36 °F or above 86 °F. If unopened Victoza® was exposed to non-refrigerated temperatures (any temperature above 46 °F), the product must be used or discarded within 30 days. Victoza® should be inspected for changes such as precipitation, or change in color or clarity that may indicate a loss in potency.4
Recommended Storage Conditions for Victoza®4
Before First Use
After First Use
Refrigerated (36 °F – 46 °F)
Room Temperature (59 °F – 86 °F)
Refrigerated (36 °F – 46 °F)
Until expiration date
30 days
30 days
Wegovy® injection: Store the Wegovy® single-dose pen in the refrigerator from 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). If needed, prior to cap removal, the pen can be kept from 8°C to 30°C (46°F to 86°F) up to 28 days. Do not store Wegovy® in the freezer or directly adjacent to the refrigerator cooling element. Do not freeze Wegovy® and do not use if it has been frozen. Protect Wegovy® from light. Wegovy® must be kept in the original carton until time of administration. Discard the Wegovy® pen after use.5
Wegovy® Tablet: Store at 68°F to 77°F; excursions permitted to 59°F to 86°F. Store and dispense Wegovy® tablets in the original bottle. Store Wegovy® tablet in the original bottle until use to protect tablets from moisture. Store Wegovy® tablets in a dry place away from moisture.5
Recommended Storage Conditions for Wegovy® Injection5
Before Use
Refrigerated (36 °F – 46 °F)
46 °F – 86 °F
Until expiration date
Up to 28 days
Recommended Storage Conditions for Wegovy® Tablet5
Before First Use
After First Use
Room Temperature (68 °F – 77 °F)
Room Temperature (68 °F – 77 °F)
Until expiration date
Until expiration date
References
- Ozempic® Prescribing Information. Plainsboro, NJ: Novo Nordisk.
- RYBELSUS® Prescribing Information. Plainsboro, NJ: Novo Nordisk Inc.
- Saxenda® Prescribing Information. Plainsboro, NJ: Novo Nordisk Inc.
- Victoza® Prescribing Information. Plainsboro, NJ: Novo Nordisk Inc.
- Wegovy® Prescribing Information. Plainsboro, NJ: Novo Nordisk Inc.
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