refridgerating Toujeo pen, burning

MillieT

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• May 26, 2021

• #1

Hi, i keep having a horrid burning when i inject this Toujeou straight from the fridge, i was told to keep the pen i'm using there and the pen for the basal in a drawer, can anyone else confirm this please, i'm getting bruises from the former.

 

Antje77

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• May 26, 2021

• #2

Pens in use can be kept at room temperature, no need for refridgerating!

 

sleepster

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• May 26, 2021

• #3

Hi @Millie_, who told you to keep it in the fridge? I had a look on medicines.org.uk and they say pens must not be stored in the refrigerator after the first use https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/6938/smpc (under 6.3 shelf life)

 

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• May 26, 2021

• #4

I have always been told NOT to keep my open insulin in the fridge as it can sting when injecting.

 

Jaylee

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• May 26, 2021

• #5

Yep, fridge insulin can sting, it can be kept ambient for upto 28 days of use
At room temperature out of direct sunlight the happier the better.
Never in a car on a hot day, but you can use a frio wallet if your going away to a hot place Vacation on a five star TA rating.
This may help, as it's related. https://www.england.nhs.uk/improvem...e-of-insulin-and-you-patient-info-booklet.pdf

 

MillieT

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• May 30, 2021

• #6

Thank you all, it's a combination of me not understanding the specialist an dhe can be somewhat abrupt.