How to store neulasta

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Storing Neulasta®?1

  • Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
  • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and on the syringe label after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
  • Store in a refrigerator (2°C – 8°C).
  • You may take Neulasta® out of the refrigerator and keep it at room temperature (not above 30°C) for no longer than 3 days. Once a syringe has been removed from the refrigerator and has reached room temperature (not above 30°C) it must either be used within 3 days or disposed of.
  • Do not freeze. Neulasta® may be used if it is accidentally frozen for a single period of less than 24 hours.
  • Keep the container in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
  • Do not use this medicine if you notice it is cloudy or there are particles in it.
  • Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.
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References:

  1. Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim). Patient Information Leaflet. [Available at: https://www.medicines.ie/medicines/neulasta-pre-filled-syringe-34724/patient-info]

Reporting of side effects:

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. Side effects can be reported directly to the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) using the available methods via www.hpra.ie. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. Side effects should also be reported to Amgen Limited on +44 (0) 1223 436441 or Freephone 1800 535 160.
Please report any potential quality issue with the Amgen product you have received, by calling us on +44 (0) 1223 436441 or Freephone 1800 535 160 and providing us with the details. Please ensure that you keep your packaging, so we are able to identify your product more easily.
For a list of possible side effects, please see
Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)

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