While unpacking today's shipment, a pharmacy technician notices that a vial of Apidra arrived frozen. The technician's best course of action is to prepare the item to be:
Apidra (insulin glulisine)is arapid-acting insulinthat must bestored between 36°F and 46°F (2°C to 8°C)in the refrigerator. If frozen,it is no longer usableand shouldnever be thawed or dispensed. The best course of action is toreturn it to the distributorto ensure medication integrity and patient safety.
A. Thawed and stored in a refrigerator→ Incorrect;frozen insulin loses its potencyand shouldnot be used.
B. Sent to the prescriber→ Incorrect; the prescriber does not handle medication storage or replacements.
C. Dispensed to a patient→ Incorrect;frozen insulin is ineffectiveand could harm the patient.
Manufacturer Storage Requirements for Apidra (Sanofi-Aventis)
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