One of the most common questions people who are considering taking Ozempic ask is if they need to refrigerate their medication. Fortunately, Ozempic is an injectable medication that can be stored at room temperature for up to 56 days after use.
However, it is important to protect the pen from extreme heat and sunlight. If the temperature goes above 86degF (30degC), Ozempic can become bad and you should throw it away.
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Pens
Ozempic is an injectable medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It helps lower blood sugar levels and can also help patients lose weight.
It is a member of the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 agonists) class of medicines. It is taken by subcutaneous injection.
Your health care provider will give you instructions for how to use your ozempic pen. These instructions may include how many times you should inject and what dose you should take each time.
To ensure that you get the correct dose, it is important to check the flow before each injection. To do this, remove the outer and inner needle caps from the pen.
Unused ozempic pens can be stored in the refrigerator between 36degF and 46degF. After the first use, they can be stored at room temperature between 59degF and 86degF for up to 56 days.
Injection sites
Ozempic is injected once-weekly under the skin (subcutaneously) of the stomach, thigh or upper arm. There’s no “best” injection site because each has been shown to result in similar absorption of medication.
Rotating injection sites each week is also important to keep the skin healthy and reduce potential inflammation. If you inject the same area each time, allow it to heal before injecting again.
The needle used for Ozempic should be fine and small to minimise the pain and anxiety associated with self-injecting. This is especially true if you’re nervous about injections.
The medicine should be stored in a refrigerator at 36degF to 46degF or 2degC to 8degC for up to 56 days after it’s been used. It should also be protected from extreme heat and sunlight as it can go bad if it’s exposed to temperatures higher than 86degF (30degC).
Storage instructions
After first use, ozempic should be stored out of the fridge at room temperature (59degF to 86degF or 15degC to 30degC) for up to 56 days. If you’re taking ozempic on vacation or in transit, consider using a medical-grade travel cooler to maintain the proper temperature.
Ozempic should never be frozen, and it’s also prone to freezing in extreme temperatures above 86degF (30degC). Once frozen, the solution’s structure is compromised, and its efficacy diminishes.
Even if ozempic pens have been re-thawed, they should be disposed of as soon as possible. You’ll want to write down the disposal date on your calendar so you don’t forget.
Ozempic is FDA-approved to help patients with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels. But it’s also important to keep in mind that it should be used along with diet and exercise to achieve optimal results.