Insulin degludec

  • Biologic

Therapy management checklist

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Storage and cold chain

Insulin degludec: storage and handling

Refrigerate
Yes, as the label states
Label statement
Store unused Insulin Degludec in a refrigerator (36ºF to 46ºF [2ºC to 8ºC]).
Freezing
Do not freeze
Label statement
Do not freeze.
Room temperature
up to 56 days at or below 30°C (86°F)
Label statement
After 56 days, throw away Insulin Degludec vials that have been kept at room temperature (up to 86°F (30°C)).
Room temperature
at or below 30°C (86°F)
Label statement
Store the Insulin Degludec vial you are currently using in the refrigerator between 36 ° F to 46 ° F (2 ° C to 8 ° C) or keep at room temperature up to 86 ° F (30 ° C) in the original carton to protect from light. .
Back into the refrigerator
Not addressed
Light
Protect from light
Label statement
Store Insulin Degludec vials in the original carton to protect from light.
Shaking
Not addressed

Temperature excursion helper

Answers only from this label's storage statements. It does not judge whether a product is still usable beyond what the label states.

Within the label's stated room-temperature allowance (up to 56 days at up to 30°C (86°F)). Follow the label's instructions for what to do next.

Entered: 1 day at up to 77°F (25°C).

After 56 days, throw away Insulin Degludec vials that have been kept at room temperature (up to 86°F (30°C)).

If anything else happened to the product, or you are unsure, Contact the manufacturer at 1-800-727-6500 (the number printed on the label) about this product.

Where the label prints this number
1-800-727-6500 (Se habla español) Read before first use Vial IFU-1 Vial IFU-2 Vial IFU-figure A,B Vial IFU-figure C Vial IFU-figure D Vial IFU-figure E Vial IFU-figure F Vial IFU-figure G Vial IFU-figure H Vial IFU-figure I Vial IFU-figure J Vial IFU-figure K Vial IFU-figure L INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Insulin Degludec injection, for subcutaneous use FlexTouch ® Pen 100 units/mL This product is Tresiba (insulin degludec).
All storage statements on the label (13)
  • Store Insulin Degludec vials in the original carton to protect from light.
  • Store unused Insulin Degludec in a refrigerator (36ºF to 46ºF [2ºC to 8ºC]).
  • Do not store in the freezer or directly adjacent to the refrigerator cooling element.
  • Do not freeze.
  • Do not use Insulin Degludec if it has been frozen.
  • Store unopened Insulin Degludec vials in the refrigerator at 36 ° F to 46 ° F (2 ° C to 8 ° C) in the original carton to protect from light. .
  • Do not freeze Insulin Degludec.
  • Do not use Insulin Degludec if it has been frozen. .
  • Unused Insulin Degludec vials may be used until the expiration date printed on the label, if they are kept in the refrigerator. .
  • After 56 days, throw away Insulin Degludec vials that have been kept at room temperature (up to 86°F (30°C)).
  • Store the Insulin Degludec vial you are currently using in the refrigerator between 36 ° F to 46 ° F (2 ° C to 8 ° C) or keep at room temperature up to 86 ° F (30 ° C) in the original carton to protect from light. .
  • Keep Insulin Degludec away from direct heat or light. .
  • The Insulin Degludec vial you are using should be thrown away after 56 days, even if it still has insulin left in it and the expiration date has not passed.

FDA label version 2, effective July 1, 2022. DailyMed

Dosing and titration calendar

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Medicare Part D coverage

24%of plans list it
1%of those: prior authorization
0%step therapy
7%quantity limit
0%specialty tier

5,496 Part D plans, CMS formulary files 2026Q3. Look up tier, PA, step therapy and quantity limits by plan

Patient assistance

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For licensed clinicians. Use with clinical judgment. Statements are quoted from the FDA label; confirm against the label for the product you are using.