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Liraglutide

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Contents
  1. dm+d
  2. Refrigerated Storage
    1. Victoza · Novo Nordisk
    2. Saxenda · Novo Nordisk
  3. Lactation Safety Information

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Refrigerated Storage

VictozaNovo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk
Victoza
6 mg/ml solution for injection in pre-filled pen

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 28 days. Following the excursion, the product can be either stored in a fridge (2-8°C) or outside of the fridge (<30°C).

Please also refer to the manufacturer’s product literature for recommended storage information at https://www.medicines.org.uk

Reduce to 28 days from the date of excursion
20 January 2022
London MI Service

SaxendaNovo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk
Saxenda
6 mg/ml solution for injection in pre-filled pen

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 28 days. Following the excursion, the product can be either stored in a fridge (2-8°C) or outside of the fridge (<30°C).
Please also refer to the manufacturer’s product literature for recommended storage information at https://www.medicines.org.uk

Reduce to 28 days from the date of excursion
20 January 2022
London MI Service

Lactation Safety Information

Caution
Exenatide
Likely to be degraded in infant's GI tract
Low levels anticipated in milk due to the drug's properties
No published evidence of safety
Safety in Lactation: Other antidiabetic drugs
16 September 2020