How have the rules for transporting Wegovy injections changed?

Fridge placement

• Store Wegovy with the box, not as single pens.
• Aim to keep your fridge temperature between 2°C and 8°C.
• It’s best to store it on the middle shelf, where the temperature is most stable.
• Avoid keeping it on the lower shelf, towards the back or in the drawer, as this could freeze the pen and damage the medicine.
• Don’t store it on the fridge door, as the constant opening and closing can cause the temperature to fluctuate, which could affect the medicine.
• The medicine can be kept in the fridge until it expires.

Never freeze

Wegovy pens should never be frozen. Freezing the pens alters the medicine’s chemical structure, making it inactive. If you accidentally freeze the pen, make sure to dispose of it safely. Don’t inject it, as this could potentially be harmful.

Keep away from heat

Wegovy pens should be stored in conditions below 30°C, as high temperatures can damage the medicine. High heat can alter the protein structure of the medicine, making it ineffective.

When storing at room temperature after opening, keep it in a cool, dark place and avoid direct light, as this can also damage the medicine. If your pen is stored above 30°C for a prolonged time, you should discard it.

During periods of hot weather, a pharmacy may choose to send Wegovy via cold-chain delivery to prevent the injection being stored at temperatures above 30°C.