Medication reference
How to store Saxenda
How to store a Saxenda pen before and after first use, the temperature limits and how to dispose of it, from the Canadian product monograph.
Key facts
- Before first use, store Saxenda in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C.
- When the pen is in use, you can keep it for 1 month at room temperature (not above 30°C) or in a refrigerator.
- Do not freeze Saxenda. Do not use Saxenda if it has been frozen.
- Keep the cap on the pen when you do not use it. This protects the medicine from light.
Before first use
Before you start to use Saxenda, store it in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C), away from the freezer compartment.
Do not store it in the freezer or directly adjacent to the cooling element of the refrigerator.
Do not use Saxenda after the expiry date on the label and the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
After first use
When the pen is in use, you can keep it for 1 month. Keep it at room temperature (not above 30°C) or in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C).
The part for health professionals gives this time as 30 days after the initial use of the pen.
Always remove the needle after each injection. Store the pen without a needle attached.
This prevents contamination, infection and leakage. It also ensures that the dosing is accurate.
Keep the cap on the pen when you do not use it. This protects the medicine from light.
If it froze or got too hot
Do not freeze Saxenda. Do not use Saxenda if it has been frozen.
The instructions for use say that you may not get the intended effect if you inject Saxenda which has been frozen.
Protect Saxenda from high temperatures and sunlight.
Do not leave the pen in a car or other place where it can get too hot or too cold.
Do not use Saxenda if it is not clear and colourless.
Care of the pen
Do not expose the pen to dust, dirt or liquid.
Do not wash, soak or lubricate the pen. If necessary, clean it with a mild detergent on a moistened cloth.
Do not drop the pen or knock it against hard surfaces. If you drop it or suspect a problem, attach a new needle and check the flow before you inject.
Do not try to refill the pen, repair it or pull it apart.
Keep the pen and the needles out of the sight and reach of others, especially children.
Disposal
After each injection, unscrew the needle and dispose of it carefully, as your doctor, nurse, pharmacist or local authorities instruct.
When the pen is empty, throw it away without a needle on, as your doctor, nurse, pharmacist or local authorities instruct.
Do not dispose of medicines via waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.
Ask a health professional
This page repeats what the Canadian product monograph says. It is not medical advice. Ask your pharmacist or your prescriber what applies to you.