Does Secukinumab injection need to be refrigerated?

Secukinumab is commonly available in injectable formulations, which are usually refrigerated at a temperature of 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) and stored in the original carton away from light until use. Do not freeze. To avoid foaming, do not shake. Store at room temperature not exceeding 30°C (86°F) for up to 4 days. If stored outside the refrigerator for more than 4 days, discard.

Return to the refrigerator only once and must be stored at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) until use or expiration date. Before injection, remove secukinumab from the refrigerator and allow secukinumab to reach room temperature (15-30 minutes for Sensoready pens, 150 mg/mL and 75 mg/0.5mL prefilled syringes; 30-45 minutes for unstable pens and 300 mg/2mL prefilled syringes).

Secukinumab The original drug has been launched in China and has entered the scope of Class B medical insurance. However, domestic patients who can purchase this drug are limited to eligible patients with psoriasis and ankylosing spondylitis. Patients who are not eligible for medical insurance reimbursement can only purchase it at their own expense. The price of each box of 150mg/ML is about RMB 1,000. SecukinumabThe original drug has also been launched overseas. The specifications of the Turkish original versionThe price per box of 150mg/ML is about 1,500 yuan, and the European version is 150m. The price of each box of g/ML*2 is around RMB 15,000 (the price may fluctuate due to the exchange rate). The ingredients of foreign original drugs and domestic original drugs are basically the same. Currently, there are no generic secukinumab drugs on the market.