Insulin human (inhaled)

  • Biologic
  • AFREZZA

Therapy management checklist

Screening, baseline and ongoing monitoring with the label's stated frequency, hold and discontinue criteria, and counseling points, each quoted from the FDA label.

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Storage and cold chain

Insulin human (inhaled): storage and handling

Refrigerate
Yes, as the label states
Label statement
Inhaler Storage : Store refrigerated or at room temperature 2ºC to 25ºC (36ºF to 77ºF); excursions permitted.
Freezing
Not addressed
Room temperature
up to 730 hours
Label statement
Sealed (Unopened) Foil Package May be stored until the Expiration Date* Sealed (Unopened) Blister Cards and Strips Must be used within 1 month* In Use: Room Temperature Storage 25ºC (77ºF), excursions permitted 15ºC to 30ºC (59ºF to 86ºF) Sealed (Unopened) Blister Cards and Strips Must be used within 10 days Opened Strips Must be used within 3 days Do not put a blister card or strip back into the refrigerator after being stored at room temperature.
Back into the refrigerator
Not addressed
Light
Not addressed
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 730 hours). Follow the label's instructions for what to do next.

Entered: 1 day at up to 77°F (25°C).

Sealed (Unopened) Foil Package May be stored until the Expiration Date* Sealed (Unopened) Blister Cards and Strips Must be used within 1 month* In Use: Room Temperature Storage 25ºC (77ºF), excursions permitted 15ºC to 30ºC (59ºF to 86ºF) Sealed (Unopened) Blister Cards and Strips Must be used within 10 days Opened Strips Must be used within 3 days Do not put a blister card or strip back into the refrigerator after being stored at room temperature.
After 15 days of use, the inhaler must be discarded and replaced with a new inhaler.

If anything else happened to the product, or you are unsure, Contact the manufacturer at 1-877-323-8505 (the number printed on the label) about this product.

Where the label prints this number
If you are having problems with your AFREZZA Inhaler, have an adverse event, or if your AFREZZA Inhaler breaks and you need a new one, please call 1-877-323-8505.
All storage statements on the label (9)
  • After 15 days of use, the inhaler must be discarded and replaced with a new inhaler.
  • Sealed (Unopened) Foil Package May be stored until the Expiration Date* Sealed (Unopened) Blister Cards and Strips Must be used within 1 month* In Use: Room Temperature Storage 25ºC (77ºF), excursions permitted 15ºC to 30ºC (59ºF to 86ºF) Sealed (Unopened) Blister Cards and Strips Must be used within 10 days Opened Strips Must be used within 3 days Do not put a blister card or strip back into the refrigerator after being stored at room temperature.
  • Inhaler Storage : Store refrigerated or at room temperature 2ºC to 25ºC (36ºF to 77ºF); excursions permitted.
  • Inhaler may be stored refrigerated, but should be at room temperature before use.
  • Handling : Before use, cartridges should be at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  • Information (Figure C) Additional Storage Information Important: Before use, cartridges and inhaler should be left out at room temperature for at least 10 minutes.
  • Do not put blister cards or blister strips back into the refrigerator after being opened or stored at room temperature.
  • Do not leave or store cartridges in the inhaler.
  • Always store the inhaler with the mouthpiece cover on.

FDA label version 17, effective May 30, 2026. DailyMed

Dosing and titration calendar

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Medicare Part D coverage

No Part D formulary in the CMS files (2026Q3) lists this drug. It may be covered under Part B or not covered.

Patient assistance

No manufacturer program page is listed for this drug yet.

Independent foundations and the full directory (checked 2026-11-06). Eligibility and amounts are set by each program; open its page for them.

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