{"id":630721,"date":"2024-12-17T09:30:24","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T14:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=630721"},"modified":"2025-08-25T18:01:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T22:01:13","slug":"does-mounjaro-need-to-be-refrigerated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-mounjaro-need-to-be-refrigerated\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Mounjaro need to be refrigerated?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like semaglutide, <\/span>Mounjaro<\/span><\/a> (tirzepatide) is a once-a-week injectable medication that is FDA approved for helping manage blood sugar levels in those with <\/span>Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/a>. It mimics two gastrointestinal hormones: <\/span>glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)<\/span><\/a> and gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP). So, the active ingredient can also be prescribed for <\/span>weight loss<\/span><\/a> or obesity, combined with diet and exercise, under its licensed brand name Zepbound.<\/span><\/p>\n

While Mounjaro should be refrigerated to maximize shelf life, that doesn\u2019t need to be a cause for stress if there\u2019s travel in your future. Read along to find out how to safely take Mounjaro with you on vacation, what to do if you accidentally leave your medication outside of the refrigerator, and how hot is too hot for this medication.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t

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Does Mounjaro need to be refrigerated?<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u201cIdeally, Mounjaro should be stored at temperatures between <\/span>36 and 46 degrees<\/span> Fahrenheit,\u201d says <\/span>Tracey Brigman<\/span>, Ed.D., MS, RDN, a clinical associate professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Georgia. While the medication can be left at room temperature for periods of time (more on this later), it will last longer when refrigerated at these temperatures. When placing Mounjaro pens or vials in the refrigerator, it\u2019s best to leave them in their original packaging until use, as they should not be exposed to light, according to the manufacturer’s instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to note that colder isn\u2019t better, however: Mounjaro <\/span>should not be frozen<\/span><\/a>. That means extra-cold places like the back of your refrigerator might not be the best place to store your medication. If liquids placed around the edges of your refrigerator tend to freeze, avoid those spaces and opt for a more central location. If you notice that your Mounjaro has frozen, do not use this medication and reach out to a healthcare professional for medical advice.<\/span><\/p>\n

The refrigerator door can also be a tricky place to store medication. Depending on how often the fridge is opened, door temperatures can fluctuate, leading to warmer-than-expected conditions. (This is the same reason experts <\/span>advise against<\/span><\/a> storing eggs, the Goldilocks of fridge staples, in the door of your refrigerator.) In fact, storing Mounjaro near the eggs (not too warm, not too cold) is generally safe and will meet storage requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

The final storage location consideration is that all prescription drugs should be kept <\/span>out of reach<\/span><\/a> of children. If you have young kids, consider storing medication on a higher shelf that they are unable to access and away from food they typically open the fridge to find, like cheese sticks or juice boxes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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