Which of the following products should bestored in a pharmacy refrigerator long-term?
Suggested Answer: A
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Filgrastim (Neupogen) injection is a refrigerated biologicthat must be storedbetween 2C and 8C (36F--46F).
Other optionscan be stored at room temperature.
Reference:USP Refrigeration Guidelines, Manufacturer Storage Instructions.
16 comments · newest first
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Lynelle
10 months ago
I thought Famciclovir was okay outside the fridge?
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Kanisha
10 months ago
Wait, are we sure about Dorzolamide?
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Vonda
10 months ago
Totally agree, it’s crucial for stability.
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Allene
10 months ago
Ofloxacin should be stored at room temp, right?
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Gerry
11 months ago
Filgrastim injection needs to be refrigerated!
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Xuan
11 months ago
Famciclovir tablets seem like they wouldn't need refrigeration, but I might be confusing it with another medication.
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Roxane
11 months ago
I feel like we had a practice question about Dorzolamide and its storage requirements, but I can't remember if it was supposed to be refrigerated or not.
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Donte
11 months ago
I remember studying that some solutions like Ofloxacin can be stored at room temperature, but I can't recall the specifics.
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Providencia
12 months ago
I think Filgrastim injection needs to be refrigerated, but I'm not sure if it's long-term storage or just short-term.
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Sarina
12 months ago
I'm pretty confident that the Filgrastim injection is the one that should be stored in the pharmacy refrigerator. The other options don't seem to require that level of temperature control.
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Sherita
12 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. Filgrastim is an injectable medication, so that's a good clue that it might need refrigeration. The other options seem more like oral or topical products, so I'll go with A.
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Margot
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know some medications need to be refrigerated, but I'm not sure which of these specific products would require it.
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Elke
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I think the key is to focus on which of these products needs to be stored in a refrigerator long-term.
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Therese
1 year ago
Filgrastim injection, for sure! Gotta keep those neutrophils happy and healthy.
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Mi
1 year ago
I agree with Nieves, because some medications need to be kept at a specific temperature to maintain their effectiveness.
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Nieves
1 year ago
I think Filgrastim injection should be stored in a pharmacy refrigerator long-term.