Guidance On Expiry Dates and Storage of Medicines JKN Sabah 2021 Dec 2021

JABATAN KESIHATAN NEGERI SABAH
Guidance on Expiry Dates and

Storage of Medicines
2021
Guidance on Expiry Dates and Storage of Medicines 2021

Drug Information Services Committee, Pharmaceutical Services Division, Sabah State Health Department
GUIDANCE ON EXPIRY DATES AND STORAGE OF
MEDICINES
FIRST EDITION 2021
This is a publication of the Pharmaceutical Services Division, Sabah State Health Department,
Ministry of Health, Malaysia. This Guidance on Expiry Dates and Storage of Medicines has been
compiled by the Drug Information Services Committee, Pharmaceutical Services Division, Sabah
State Health Department.
Electronic publication by:
Pharmaceutical Services Division,

Sabah State Health Department
Ministry of Health, Malaysia
Tingkat 6, Rumah Persekutuan,
Jalan Mat Salleh,
88590 Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah.
Tel: 088-210963
Disclaimer
The guidance serves as a good practice guidance for pharmacists relating to the expiry
dates and storage of medicines after date of opening. Due to lack of available robust
evidence or stability studies on expiry dates of medicines once opened, the following expiry
dates are suggested unless the manufacturer states otherwise and provided the product is
still within its unopened expiry date. These guidance are subject to correct storage at
ambient temperatures recommended by manufacturers and are based on general
consensus and not evidence-based. However, the editors and publishers are not
responsible for any errors or omissions, and/or consequences arising from the use of this
guidance. Users should always consult the literature, package insert or manufacturer and
take account of new developments or change of brands because these may affect this
guidance.

ADVISORS
Tuan Haji Mohd Zamri bin Baharudin

Deputy Director
Sabah State Health Department (Pharmacy)
Ministry of Health Malaysia
Dr. Liau Siow Yen

Head of Pharmacy Practice and Development
Pharmaceutical Services Division
Sabah State Health Department
Ministry of Health Malaysia
EDITORIAL BOARD
Melinda Kwan See Kee

Hospital Queen Elizabeth II
Khamisah binti Item

Klinik Kesihatan Luyang
Jackie Ho Chit Khong

Hospital Keningau
WORKING COMMITTEES
(Drug Information Service Committee, Sabah)
Connie Vun Sie Yee Mohd Ridzuan bin Zakaria

Hospital Tawau Hospital Duchess of Kent
Goh Sor Leng Noor Ilyani binti Ismail

Hospital Wanita & Kanak-Kanak Sabah Hospital Mesra Bukit Padang
James Voo Yau Hon Wong Woei Kheen

Hospital Duchess of Kent Hospital Queen Elizabeth
CONTRIBUTORS
Eva Joseph Donsia

Noratikah binti Sidek
Tang Mei Kuan
Mohamad Zulhelmy bin Che Salbini
Muhammad Syahmi bin Mohd Ameer
Muhammad Taufik bin Suaidi

Guidance on Expiry Dates and Storage of Medicines
Introduction
The expiry date of a medicine is the point in time when a pharmaceutical product is no
longer within an acceptable specifications for potency and stability. The expiry date is the
date when a given batch reaches the end of its shelf-life.1 The expiry date depends on
specified storage conditions.
The shelf-life of products is determined by either how quickly the breakdown of the active
drug occurs or due to the risk of contamination from bacteria or other microbes. 2 Shelf-life
is predicted from stability studies. Temperature, humidity, lighting, temperature
fluctuations, type of container, effects of opening and closing containers and microbial
content form the core of stability study design.3 Not all drugs deteriorate at the same rate
and so expiry date can vary from product to product.1 Correct storage is crucial for
maintaining the useable shelf life of a medicine.2
Depending on the medicine, expiry dates may be set for a fixed time, after manufacture
(unopened), after dispensing or even after opening of the manufacturer’s original
container.2 Different packaging provides different protection, such as the inclusion of
desiccants in containers to trap moisture and enhance stability. Healthcare professionals are
advised to refer to the package insert or Consumer Medication Information Leaflet,
available on the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) website
(https://npra.gov.my/index.php/en/consumers/information/products-search) for the
storage conditions and expiry dates supported by stability data.
Key points for basic storage guidelines2:

• Keep all medication in the original container in which they were dispensed.4
• Keep medicines in their original outer packaging, to protect from sunlight, especially
light-sensitive medicines.
• All medicines should be stored in a cool dry place (below 25°C or unless stated
otherwise) unless refrigeration is required (between 2°C and 8°C)
• The expiry date of products can change once opened
• Record the date opened and the calculated expiry on the medicine package/label.
• Be vigilant with product expiry dates.
• Store as recommended by manufacturer.
• Any product whose appearance suggests it may be unfit for use or quality cannot be
ascertained, for example, colour changes, visible precipitation or caking, should be
discarded irrespective of the expiry date.

Expiry date after opening2
The manufacturer’s expiry on a container is the unopened expiry date. Certain oral
preparations have a shorter shelf life once they have been opened or reconstituted.2 The
stability of products is variable. A product which is stable in its container may become
unstable once the container is opened. Patients should be advised to store their medicines
as recommended and to discard them after the expiry date. The hoarding of medicines
should also be discouraged. If the manufacturer specifies an in-use shelf life for their
product, use the manufacturers’ shelf life information instead of the guidance below. 2
Table of General Suggested Expiry of Products from Date of Opening2,5
Formulation type Suggested expiry after opening Rationale

and packaging unless otherwise stated by
manufacturer and still within
manufacturer’s expiry date
Creams packed in 1 month The contents are exposed

pots, tubs or jars and can become
contaminated
Ointments packed 3 months The contents are exposed

in pots, tubs or jars and can become
contaminated
Creams/ointments 3 months from date of opening Closed container, contents are

in tubes with a lid or manufacturer’s not openly exposed to
recommendation if shorter environment
Part pack of tablets/ Manufacturer’s expiry on Closed container, contents not

capsules remaining blister. openly exposed to the
in the environment.
manufacturer’s If no visible expiry there is a
blister pack If no expiry is visible, discard it. risk that the product may
have expired.
Oral liquids (in 6 months from date of opening Exposure of liquid to

original unless otherwise specified by environment when dose is
manufacturer’s manufacturer – mark date of measured can introduce
packaging or opening on container contamination
amber bottles)
Refer to Appendix 1

Formulation type Suggested expiry after opening Rationale
and packaging unless otherwise stated by
manufacturer and still within
manufacturer’s expiry date
External liquids (in 6 months from date of opening Exposure of liquid to

original unless otherwise specified by environment when dose is
manufacturer’s manufacturer – mark date of measured can introduce
packaging) opening on container contamination
Eye/Ear drops 28 days or 1 month after date of

and ointments opening unless manufacturer
advises otherwise
Refer to Appendix 2
Nasal spray Manufacturer’s recommendation
Inhalers Manufacturer’s expiry Closed container, contents are

date/refer to dose counter if not openly exposed to
available environment
Refer to Appendix 3
Insulin Unopened: Manufacturer’s The sterile seal has been

expiry date when stored in the broken and may be stored
fridge at a temperature outside the fridge
between 2°C and 8°C.
Once opened: Manufacturer’s
in use expiry date (refer to
product insert) at room
temperature.
Refer to Appendix 4
Suppositories/ Manufacturer’s expiry date

Pessaries/Rectal
Tubes/Patches

Appendix 1
List of products with expiry dates as per manufacturer’s recommendation

Below are recommended expiry date for medication. Always check the expiry date for each product as
some specific products will vary from these dates.
Syrup/Oral Suspension/Tablet
Generic name Brand Expiry date after Storage condition
opening the bottle
(recommended by
manufacturer)
Abacavir 20 mg/ml Ziagen6 2 months6 Do not store above 30°C6

Oral Solution
Amoxicillin Oral Synamox7 To be used within 7 Reconstituted suspension

Suspension days of mixing7,8,9 should be stored in
Dyna refrigerator at 2°C - 8°C7,8,9
Amoxicillin8
Betamox9
Amoxicillin & Fleming®10 Reconstituted Reconstituted suspension

Clavulanate suspension should be should be stored in the
228 mg/5 ml Pharmaniaga11 used within 7 days10,11,12 refrigerator at 2°C -
Suspension 8°C10,11,12
Clamovid
BID12
Ampicillin Trihydrate Ampicilla11 Reconstituted Reconstituted suspension

125 mg/5 ml suspension should be should be stored in the
Suspension used within 7 days13 refrigerator at 2°C - 8°C13
Ampicillin Sodium & Unasyn12 Reconstituted Reconstituted suspension

Sulbactam Sodium suspension must be should be stored in the
250 mg/5 ml used within 14 days14 refrigerator at 2°C - 8°C14
Suspension
Azithromycin Powder Zynomax15 Discard any oral Reconstituted suspension

for Oral Suspension suspension left over should be stored below
200 mg/5 ml Zithromax16 after 5 days15,16 30°C15, 16
Cefuroxime Axcel17 Reconstituted suspension

125 mg/5 ml Use within 10 days17,18 should be stored in the
Suspension Zinnat18 refrigerator at 2°C - 8°C17,18
Cloxacilla24

opening the bottle
(recommended by
manufacturer)
Cephalexin Cephalexin19 Use within 5 days19 Reconstituted suspension

Monohydrate should be stored in the
125 mg/5 ml Oral refrigerator at 2 - 8°C19,20
Uphalexin20 Use within 7 days after
Suspension
reconstitution20
Ciclosporin 100 mg/ml Sandimmun Use within 2 months Store between 20 - 30°C21
Oral Solution Neoral21 after opening21
Clarithromycin Klacid22 After reconstitution, Do not refrigerate the

125 mg/5 ml use within 14 days22 reconstituted suspension,
Granules store at room temperature
below 30°C22
Cloxacillin Sodium Oxacil Discard 7 days after Reconstituted suspension

125 mg/5 ml Granules23 reconstitution23,24 should be stored in the
Suspension refrigerator at 2°C - 8°C23,24
Cloxacilla24
Digoxin 50 mcg/ml Lanoxin25 Discard any unused Store below 25°C25

Elixir portion 12 days after
opening25
Erythromycin Ericin26 Used reconstituted Reconstituted suspension

Ethylsuccinate solution within 7 days26 should be stored in the
Suspension refrigerator at 2°C - 8°C26
Furosemide 10 mg/ml Vusimide27 Discard opened bottle Store below 30°C27

Oral Solution after 90 days27
Discard 8 weeks after Protect from light and

Glyceryl Trinitrate GTN
first opening28 store in a dry place below
500 mcg Tablets Actavis28
30°C28
Lamivudine 10 mg/ml 3TC29 Discard one month Store at or below 30°C29,30

Oral Solution after first opening29,30
Lamivox30
Linezolid 20 mg/ml Zyvox31 Use within 21 days31 Reconstituted suspension

Suspension should be stored at room
temperature31

opening the bottle
(recommended by
manufacturer)
Lopinavir 80 mg/ Kaletra32 Refrigeration of Kaletra Store at 2°C - 8°C until

Ritonavir 20 mg oral solution by the dispensed. Avoid exposure
(per ml) Oral Solution patients is not required to excessive heat32
if used within 2 months
and stored below
25°C32
Medium Triglyceride Ezical MCT 14 days33 Store in dry place below

Chain Oil Oil33 25°C. Protect from heat.
Store in its original glass
container33
Multivitamin Drops Appeton34 Do not use after 3 Store below 25°C34

30 ml month of opening34
Nevirapine 50 mg/ Nevirex35 Use within 2 months Store below 30°C35

5 ml Oral Suspension of opening35
Phenoxymethyl Beapen VK36 Discard 7 days after Store below 30°C36

Penicillin 125 mg/5 ml reconstitution36
Syrup
Risperidone 1 mg/ml Risperdal37 3 months37 Store below 30°C and

Oral Solution should be protected from
freezing37
Zidovudine 10 mg/ml Retrovir38 Discard 1 month after Store below 30°C38

Oral Solution opening38
Zuclopenthixol Clopixol39 6 weeks after first Before opening: store in a

20 mg/ml Drops opening39 refrigerator at 2°C - 8°C.39
After opening (in-use):
Store below 25°C.39

Appendix 2
Eye/Ear drops/ointment

opening
(recommended by
manufacturer)
Acyclovir 3% Eye Ointment Acivir40 Use within one month Store in a cool place at
after opening40 room temperature40
Artificial Tears/Eye Eye Glo Discard 4 weeks after Store in a dry place
Lubricant Ophthalmic (Moist)41 opening41 below 25°C41
Solution
Artificial Tears/Eye Lubricant Tears Discard container 12 Store at room

Ophthalmic Solution – Naturale hours after opening42 temperature42
Preservative Free Free42
Artificial Tears/Eye GenTeal43 Discard one month Store at 8°C - 25°C43

Lubricant Ophthalmic Gel after opening43
Atropine Sulphate 1% Eye Isopto Discard one month Store below 30°C44
Drops Atropine44 after opening44
Betamethasone/ Betagen45 Discard 4 weeks after Store below 25°C45

Gentamicin sulphate (0.1% opening45
w/v/0.3% w/v) Eye Drops
Betamethasone Phosphate/ Betacin46 Discard 4 weeks after Store below 25°C46

Neomycin Sulphate opening46
(0.1% w/v/0.5% w/v)
Eye/Ear Drops
Bimatoprost 0.01% Lumigan47 Discard 28 days after Store below 30°C47

Ophthalmic Solution opening47
Brinzolamide 1% and Simbrinza48 Discard one month Store below 30°C48

Brimonidine Tartrate 0.2% after first opening48
Ophthalmic Suspension
Chloramphenicol 5% w/v Enclor49 Discard after 30 days Store at 2°C - 8°C49

Ear Drops from date of
opening49
Chloramphenicol 1% Eye Chlorop50 Discard contents 4 Store below 30°C
Ointment weeks after opening50 away from direct light
and heat50

opening
(recommended by
manufacturer)
Ciclosporin Ophthalmic Restasis51 Discard vial Store below 25°C51

Emulsion 0.05% immediately after
use51
Ciprofloxacin HCl 0.3% Cipmax52 Discard one month Store below 30°C52
Ophthalmic Solution after opening52
Cyclopentolate 1% Eye Cyclogyl53 Discard one month Store below 30°C53

Drops after opening53
Dexamethasone Sodium Maxidex54 Discard 4 weeks after Store below 30°C54

Phosphate 0.1% Eye Drops opening54
Dexamethasone and Maxitrol55 Discard one month Store at room

Neomycin Sulphate and after opening55 temperature at 8°C -
Polymyxin B Sulphate 30°C.55
Ophthalmic Suspension
Dexamethasone and Maxitrol55 Discard one month Store below 25°C55

Neomycin Sulphate and after opening55
Polymyxin B Eye Ointment
Dorzolamide HCl 2% Ocudor56 Discard 28 days after Store below 30°C56

Ophthalmic Solution opening56
Ear Wax Softener Cerumol57 Discard 6 months Store below 30°C. Do

after opening57 not freeze.57
Fluorometholone 0.1% FML Discard 4 weeks after Store below 30°C.

Ophthalmic Suspension LIQUIFILM58 opening58 Protect from freezing.
Store upright.58
Fusidic Acid 1% Eye Drops Fucithalmic59 Discard after 28 days Store below 30°C59
of opening59
Gentamicin 0.3% Eye Drops Beagenta60 Discard one month Store below 30°C.
after opening60 Protect from heat and
direct sunlight.60
Homatropine 2% Eye Drops Homide61 Use the solution within Store below 30°C61
one month after
opening61

opening
(recommended by
manufacturer)
Latanoprost 0.005% Eye Xalatan62 Discard 4 weeks after Before use: store in a
Drops opening62,63 refrigerator (2°C -
8°C).62,63
Opened bottle: Store
Latandrops63 below 25°C. Protect
from light by keeping
in the outer carton.62,63
Latanoprost 0.005% and Xalacom64 Use within 4 weeks64 Before use: store in a
Timolol Maleate 0.5% Eye refrigerator at 2°C -
Drops 8°C.64
Opened bottle: Store
below 25°C. Protect
from light by keeping
in the outer carton.64
Moxifloxacin 0.5% Vigamox65 Discard after 28 days Store below 30°C65

Ophthalmic Solution of opening65
Nepafenac 0.1% Nevanac66 Discard after 28 days Store below 30°C66

Ophthalmic Solution of opening66
Ofloxacin 0.3% Otic Tarivid67 This product exhibits Store at room

Solution good stability for 4 temperature of 25°C
months at room after opening67
temperature after
opening67
Olopatadine Hydrochloride Pataday68 Discard after 28 days Store below 30°C68

0.2% Ophthalmic Solution of opening68
Phenylephrine HCI 2.5% Mydfrin69 Discard one month Store below 30°C69
Eye Drops after opening69
Pilocarpine 2% Eye Drops Isopto Discard one month Store below 30°C70
Carpine70 after opening70
Prednisolone Acetate 1% Pred Forte71 Discard 4 weeks after Store below 30°C.
Ophthalmic Suspension opening71 Protect from freezing
Store upright.71

opening
(recommended by
manufacturer)
Proparacaine HCI 0.5% Alcaine72 Discard one month Store refrigerated

Ophthalmic Drops after opening72 between 2°C - 8°C.
Do not use if
discolored.72
Sodium Cromoglycate 2% Allercrom73 Discard one month Store below 30°C73

Eye Drops after opening73
Timolol 0.5% Eye Drops Iotim74 Discard one month Store below 30°C74
after opening74
Timolol 0.5% Eye Drops Timo- To be used within 12 Store below 25°C75
(without preservatives) Comod75 weeks after opening75
Travoprost 0.004% & DuoTrav76 Discard 4 weeks after Store below 30°C76
Timolol 0.5% Eye Drops opening76
Tropicamide 1% Eye Drops Mydriacyl77 Discard one month Store below 30°C77
after opening77

Appendix 3
Inhalers

opening
(recommended by
manufacturer)
Tiotropium 2.5 mcg/puff Spiriva 3 months after Store below 30°C78

Solution for Inhalation Respimat78 cartridge is inserted
into Respimat
reusable inhaler78
Tiotropium 2.5 mcg and Spiolto Discard open Store below 30°C79
Olodaterol 2.5 mcg per Respimat79 cartridges within 3
Actuation, Inhalation months of opening79
80 To be used within 6 Store below 30°C80

Umeclidinium 62.5 mcg and Anoro Ellipta
weeks of first
Vilanterol 25 mcg
opening of the
Inhalation
tray80

Appendix 4
Injectables

opening
(recommended
by manufacturer)
Insulin Aspart 30%/ NovoMix 30 After first use: Storage when not in used: Store in
Protaminated FlexPen81 4 weeks81 the refrigerator between 2°C - 8°C.81
Insulin Aspart 70% Storage during use: Store at room
Injection temperature below 30°C.81
Insulin Aspart NovoRapid After first use: Storage when not in used: Store in
100 IU/ml Injection Flexpen82 4 weeks 82 the refrigerator between 2°C - 8°C.82
Storage during use: Store at room
temperature below 30°C.82
Insulin Degludec/ Ryzodeg83 After first use: 4 Storage when not in used: Store in
Insulin Aspart 70/30 weeks83 the refrigerator between 2°C - 8°C.83
Solution for Storage during use: Store at room
Injection in Pre- temperature below 30°C.83
Filled Pen 100
units/mL
Insulin Detemir Levemir84 After first use: Storage when not in used: Store in
100 IU/ml Injection 6 weeks84 the refrigerator between 2°C - 8°C.84
Basalog After first use: Storage when not in used: Store in

Insulin Glargine 85 28 days85 the refrigerator between 2°C -8°C.85
300 IU/3 ml Injection ONE
(Prefilled Pen)
Insulin Glargine Toujeo86 After first use: Before first use: Store in the
300 IU/ml Injection 6 weeks86 refrigerator between 2°C - 8°C.86
(Prefilled Pen) After first use: store below 30°C.86
Insulin Glulisine Apidra After first use: Before first use: Store in the
100 IU/ml Solution SoloStar87 4 weeks87 refrigerator between 2°C - 8°C.87
for Injection in After first use: store below 25°C.87
Prefilled Pen

opening
(recommended
by manufacturer)
Insulin Lispro 50%/ Humalog After first use: Before first use: Store in the
Insulin Lispro Mix 50 28 days88 refrigerator between 2°C - 8°C.88
Protamine 50% Kwikpen88 After first use: Store below 30°C.88
100 IU/ml Injection
Insulin Recombinant Actrapid89 After first use: Before first use: Store in the
Neutral Human 6 weeks89 refrigerator between 2°C - 8°C.89,90
Short-Acting After first use: Store below
100 IU/ml Insugen-R90 After first use: 30°C.89,90
42 days90
Insulin Recombinant Insulatard91 After first use: Before first use: Store in the
Synthetic Human, 6 weeks91 refrigerator between 2°C - 8°C.92
Intermediate-Acting After first use: Store below 30°C.92
100 IU/ml Insugen-N92 After first use:
42 days92
Insulin Recombinant Mixtard93 After first use: Before first use: Store in the
Synthetic Human 6 weeks93 refrigerator between 2°C - 8°C.93,94
Premixed 100 IU/ml After first use: Store below
Insugen- After first use:
30°C.93,94
30/7094 42 days94

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JABATAN KESIHATAN NEGERI SABAH

Guidance on Expiry Dates and

Guidance on Expiry Dates and Storage of Medicines 2021

FIRST EDITION 2021

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Pharmaceutical Services Division,

Guidance on Expiry Dates and Storage of Medicines 2021

Tuan Haji Mohd Zamri bin Baharudin

Dr. Liau Siow Yen

Melinda Kwan See Kee

Khamisah binti Item

Jackie Ho Chit Khong

Connie Vun Sie Yee Mohd Ridzuan bin Zakaria

Goh Sor Leng Noor Ilyani binti Ismail

James Voo Yau Hon Wong Woei Kheen

Eva Joseph Donsia

Guidance on Expiry Dates and Storage of Medicines 2021

Key points for basic storage guidelines2:

Guidance on Expiry Dates and Storage of Medicines 2021

Table of General Suggested Expiry of Products from Date of Opening2,5

Formulation type Suggested expiry after opening Rationale

Creams packed in 1 month The contents are exposed

Ointments packed 3 months The contents are exposed

Creams/ointments 3 months from date of opening Closed container, contents are

Part pack of tablets/ Manufacturer’s expiry on Closed container, contents not

Oral liquids (in 6 months from date of opening Exposure of liquid to

Guidance on Expiry Dates and Storage of Medicines 2021

External liquids (in 6 months from date of opening Exposure of liquid to

Eye/Ear drops 28 days or 1 month after date of

Nasal spray Manufacturer’s recommendation

Inhalers Manufacturer’s expiry Closed container, contents are

Insulin Unopened: Manufacturer’s The sterile seal has been

Suppositories/ Manufacturer’s expiry date

Guidance on Expiry Dates and Storage of Medicines 2021

List of products with expiry dates as per manufacturer’s recommendation

Abacavir 20 mg/ml Ziagen6 2 months6 Do not store above 30°C6

Amoxicillin Oral Synamox7 To be used within 7 Reconstituted suspension

Amoxicillin & Fleming®10 Reconstituted Reconstituted suspension

Ampicillin Trihydrate Ampicilla11 Reconstituted Reconstituted suspension

Ampicillin Sodium & Unasyn12 Reconstituted Reconstituted suspension

Azithromycin Powder Zynomax15 Discard any oral Reconstituted suspension

Cefuroxime Axcel17 Reconstituted suspension

Guidance on Expiry Dates and Storage of Medicines 2021

Cephalexin Cephalexin19 Use within 5 days19 Reconstituted suspension

Clarithromycin Klacid22 After reconstitution, Do not refrigerate the

Cloxacillin Sodium Oxacil Discard 7 days after Reconstituted suspension

Digoxin 50 mcg/ml Lanoxin25 Discard any unused Store below 25°C25

Erythromycin Ericin26 Used reconstituted Reconstituted suspension

Furosemide 10 mg/ml Vusimide27 Discard opened bottle Store below 30°C27

Discard 8 weeks after Protect from light and

Lamivudine 10 mg/ml 3TC29 Discard one month Store at or below 30°C29,30

Linezolid 20 mg/ml Zyvox31 Use within 21 days31 Reconstituted suspension

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Lopinavir 80 mg/ Kaletra32 Refrigeration of Kaletra Store at 2°C - 8°C until

Medium Triglyceride Ezical MCT 14 days33 Store in dry place below

Multivitamin Drops Appeton34 Do not use after 3 Store below 25°C34

Nevirapine 50 mg/ Nevirex35 Use within 2 months Store below 30°C35

Phenoxymethyl Beapen VK36 Discard 7 days after Store below 30°C36

Risperidone 1 mg/ml Risperdal37 3 months37 Store below 30°C and

Zidovudine 10 mg/ml Retrovir38 Discard 1 month after Store below 30°C38

Zuclopenthixol Clopixol39 6 weeks after first Before opening: store in a

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