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sezabell

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hi guys ,
i'm not sure which part to post this question in so im sorry if it should be in another thread :?
but my question is why do insulin vials come in foil pouches? i know they're supposed to stay sterile, but the insulin is already in a sterile vial.
i am looking at ways to reduce packaging waste and i'm trying to figure out if all the foil is necessary?
thanx
 
Not sure but i think its to help protect the vials from light. Some drugs breakdown due to ultraviolet light etc so it may be the case with insulin as well.

I may be wrong

Brian
 
It could be light, but I suspect foil keeps the temperature stable too. Like a spsce blanket
 
oh wow that is really important then.
thanx for ur replies
 
Hi
I have a answer for you, my mum asked her diabettic nurse she see's, insulin comes in foil wrap!
to protect it from bright light as it is sensitive, and to be able to keep it a correct temperature!
hope that helps
 
ooo awesome sandymaynard thankyou!
 
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