Fertility medication storage
Dispensing and storing your fertility medications
Dispensing medication
It is important for us to protect the health and safety of our patients and to ensure that medications are not reused or redistributed to others. We will not be accepting returns of dispensed medications. This is a common practice and policy for clinics and pharmacies, as there is a risk of contamination or tampering that could affect the safety and efficacy of the medication.
Our goal is to dispense medications to you once you have initiated your treatment plan. You will be advised of the appropriate time by the clinical team to pick up your medications. This will often occur at your baseline assessment appointment at the clinic. This helps to ensure that medications are not dispensed unnecessarily, which can be costly for you and can lead to wastage of medication.
Kindly note, there is always a degree of uncertainty with any medical treatment, and there may be instances where a cycle does not occur despite the best efforts of both the clinical team and you. By adhering to our clinic’s policies and guidelines, you can be assured that you are receiving the most appropriate and effective treatment for your individual needs.
Please discuss any concerns about medications with your clinical team.
Medication storage
Once you have picked up your medication, it is important that you unpack and refrigerate the following.
| Medication | How to store |
|---|---|
| Cetrotide 0.25 mg/vial | Refrigerate between 2–8 °C Do not freeze Protect from light Can also be stored up to 30 °C for up to 3 months only |
| Decapeptyl 0.1 mg/mL pre-filled syringe | Refrigerate between 2–8 °C Do not freeze Protect from light |
| Gonal-f pen (300 IU, 450 IU, 900 IU) | Refrigerate between 2–8 °C Can also be stored at room temperature (25 °C) for up to 3 months only Once punctured, store at room temperature for up to 28 days Do not freeze Protect from light |
| Ovidrel prefilled pen or syringe 250 mcg | Refrigerate between 2–8 °C Can also be stored at room temperature (25 °C) for up to 30 days only Do not freeze Protect from light |
| Pergoveris pen (300 IU, 450 IU, 900 IU) | Refrigerate between 2–8 °C, or store for a single period between 2 and 25 °C (in the fridge or at room temperature) for a maximum of 3 months Once punctured, store at room temperature (25 °C) for a maximum of 28 days Do not freeze Protect from light |
| Puregon cartridge (300 IU, 600 IU, 900 IU) | Refrigerate between 2–8 °C Can also be stored at room temperature (25 °C) for up to 3 months only Once punctured, store at room temperature for up to 28 days Do not freeze Protect from light |
| Saizen 5 mg | Unopened vial: room temperature between 15–25 °C Once mixed, refrigerate between 2–8 °C and use within 14 days Do not freeze Protect from light |
| Suprefact 1 mg/mL vial | Unopened vials may be stored at room temperature between 15–25 °C Once punctured, store in the refrigerator between 2–8 °C. The vial can still be used for up to 60 days. |