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Using antidiabetic medicines during breastfeeding
2 February 2023Guidance on continuing or initiating insulins in breastfeeding mothers. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.
Refrigerated Storage
LevemirNovo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk
Levemir
Injection (Penfill, InnoLet, FlexPen, FlexTouch), 100 units/ml
In the event of an inadvertent temperature excursion the following data may be used:
The products are stable when exposed to temperatures <30°C for 6 weeks.
Following the excursion, store Levemir Penfill or InnoLet outside of the fridge (<30°C). Levemir FlexPen or FlexTouch can be either stored in a fridge (2-8°C) or outside of the fridge (<30°C).
Please refer to the manufacturer’s product literature for recommended storage information at https://www.medicines.org.uk
Reduce expiry date to 6 weeks if exposed to the conditions above
20 January 2022
London MI Service