glp 1 generations The Landscape Of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists In Diabetes And Obesity Treatment Transformation 2.0: The GLP-1 RAs

Nat Rev Urol 15:1124

Key refrigeration guidelines include: Store in the main body of the refrigerator , not in the door where temperature fluctuations are more common due to frequent opening and closing Keep away from the freezer compartment to prevent accidental freezing, which permanently damages the medication Never freeze GLP-1 medications frozen medication must be discarded even if subsequently thawed [1] [2] Protect from light by keeping medications in their original carton until ready for use Avoid storing near cooling elements or at the back of the refrigerator where temperatures may drop below the recommended range Do not store pens with needles attached Many GLP-1 medications can be stored at room temperature for limited periods before use: Wegovy (semaglutide) : May be stored at room temperature (up to 86F/30C) for up to 28 days before use [1] [2] Trulicity (dulaglutide) : May be stored at room temperature (up to 86F/30C) for up to 14 days before use Mounjaro/Zepbound (tirzepatide) : May be stored at room temperature (up to 86F/30C) for up to 21 days before use Bydureon BCise (exenatide ER) : May be stored at room temperature for up to 4 weeks before use (per prescribing information) Patients should verify their refrigerator maintains appropriate temperatures using a refrigerator thermometer

Proper storage practices are not optional with peptide medications

Hemmingsen LM, kalko-Basnet N, Jraholmen MW