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Where should unopened insulin normally be stored?

In the refrigerator, about 36°F to 46°F.

  1. In the freezer
  2. In the refrigerator, 36°F to 46°F ✔
  3. On a sunny windowsill

Why: Insulin labels recommend refrigerator storage. Unopened insulin kept this way works until the expiration date on the package. Always check your own product's label too.

Huh, didn't know that: The FDA notes that all three U.S. insulin manufacturers' labels recommend refrigerator storage.

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Sources

  1. FDA, Information Regarding Insulin Storage https://www.fda.gov/drugs/emergency-preparedness-drugs/information-regarding-insulin-storage-and-switching-between-products-emergency
  2. FDA, Information Regarding Insulin Storage https://www.fda.gov/drugs/emergency-preparedness-drugs/information-regarding-insulin-storage-and-switching-between-products-emergency

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