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How do I properly store my weight loss medication?

Storage instructions depend on which medication and device you have. Always follow the storage instructions that come with your medication.

Zepbound: Single-dose Pen and Single-dose Vial

  • Do not freeze Zepbound. Do not use Zepbound if frozen.

  • Protect Zepbound from heat and light.

  • Store Zepbound in the original carton to protect from light.

  • Store Zepbound single-dose pen and single-dose vial in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F).

  • If needed, each single-dose pen or single-dose vial can be stored unrefrigerated at temperatures not to exceed 30°C (86°F) for up to a total of 21 days.

  • Discard single-dose pen and single-dose vial after a total of 21 days at room temperature.

Zepbound: Multi-dose Vial or Single-Patient-Use KwikPen

  • Do not freeze Zepbound. Do not use Zepbound if frozen.

  • Protect Zepbound from heat and light.

  • Store Zepbound in the original carton to protect from light.

Unopened vial or single-patient-use KwikPen:

  • Store unopened multi-dose vial or single-patient-use KwikPen in the refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). The unopened multi-dose vial or single-patient-use KwikPen can be used until the expiration date on the label if kept in the refrigerator.

  • If stored at room temperature [up to 30°C (86°F)], throw away unopened multi-dose vial or single-patient-use KwikPen after 30 days.

    After vial or single-patient-use KwikPen has been opened:

  • Store opened (in-use) multi-dose vial or single-patient-use KwikPen in the original carton in the refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) or at room temperature [up to 30°C (86°F)].

  • Throw away opened multi-dose vial or single-patient-use KwikPen after a total of 30 days at room temperature, 30 days after first use, or after taking 4 weekly doses, even if there is medicine left in it.

Wegovy: single-dose pen or single-dose syringe

  • 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.

  • Store the Wegovy prefilled single-dose pen or single-dose syringe in the refrigerator from 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F).

  • If needed, prior to the pen or syringe cap removal, the pen or syringe can be kept from 8°C to 30°C (46°F to 86°F) up to 28 days.

  • Protect Wegovy injection from light. Wegovy injection must be kept in the original carton until time of administration.

  • Discard the Wegovy pen or syringe after use.

Wegovy: Single-Patient-Use Pen (WEGOVY® FlexTouch® ) Storage

  • 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.

  • Prior to first use, store Wegovy FlexTouch® single-patient-use pen in a refrigerator between 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F).

  • After first use, Wegovy FlexTouch® single-patient-use pen can be stored for 56 days between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) or in a refrigerator 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F).

  • Wegovy FlexTouch® single-patient-use pen should be protected from excessive heat and light. Keep the pen cap on when not in use.

  • Always remove and safely discard the needle after each injection.

  • Store the Wegovy FlexTouch® single-patient-use pen without an injection needle attached.

  • Always use a new needle for each injection.

Wegovy: tablets

  • Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (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.

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