Storage and Stability of Humatrope Cartridge Kits

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Hi All,

I noticed the discussions r.e. storage and stability of Humatrope, and wanted to

share the following info...

From official documentation re storage/stability of Humatrope cartridges and

diluent for Humatrope sent to me by Eli Lilly USA in response to a request I

made.....

(The following info pertains to Humatrope cartridges for use with the HumatroPen

ONLY - NOT Humatrope vials...)

Prior To Reconstitution: " Prior to reconstitution, cartridges of Humatrope

as well as the diluent for Humatrope are stable when refrigerated at 2 to 8

degrees Celsius (36 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit) until the date of expiration

printed on the label. Avoid freezing the diluent for Humatrope.

Unreconstituted Humatrope can remain at a maximum of 77 degrees Fahrenheit

for no longer than 48 hours as a one time event. "

After Reconstitution With Diluent For Humatrope: " When reconstituted with

diluent for Humatrope, cartridges of Humatrope are stable for up to 28 days

if stored in a refrigerator at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius (36 to 46 degrees

Fahrenheit). Avoid freezing the reconstituted cartridge of Humatrope. If the

reconstituted product has been left at room temperature conditions (77

degrees Fahrenheit or below) for longer than 30 minutes per day, it is

recommended that the patient does not use the reconstituted product. "

As always, please check with the director of your respective pharmaceutical

companies to obtain *accurate* information wrt the storage/stability of the rhGH

brand your child is using.

Hope this helps!

P.

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