IVF prescriptions are an investment into your future as a prospective parent. As such, you should take the utmost care when storing, handling and using them. Most fertility medications require appropriate storage to stay at optimal potency. While each IVF drug has specific instructions which should be followed, there are a few general guidelines when dealing with all medications. Always protect your discount infertility medications from moisture, light and heat, and always adhere to the medication expiration date. Additionally, here is a guide to storing IVF prescriptions:

Refrigerated Medications

Some IVF medications require refrigeration. These include:

• Cetrotide® 0.25 mg – Use immediately after mixing
• HCG Dilution
• Microdose Leuprolide/Leuprolide® Dilution Vial

Room Temperature Medications

Some IVF Prescriptions can be stored at room temperature. In this case, room temperature means a dry room not above 77℉. Most of these medications may also be refrigerated except where indicated.

• Bravelle® 75 IU – Use immediately after mixing and discard unused portion.
• Cetrotide® 3.0 mg – Do not refrigerate. Use immediately after mixing.
• Crinone® 8% Gel
• Endometrin® 100 mg Vaginal Inserts
• Ganirelix® 250 mcg Syringe – Do not refrigerate.
• Gonal-f® 75 IU Vial – Use immediately after mixing and discard unused portion.
• HCG 10,000 Units Vial – Do not refrigerate until after mixing. Refrigerate after mixing and use within 60 days.
• Leuproprolide® (Lupron) 14 day kit
• Luveris® 75 IU Vial – Use immediately after mixing and discard unused portion.
• Menopur® 75 IU Vial – Use immediately after mixing and discard unused portion.
• Novarel® 10,000 Units Vial – Refrigerate after mixing and use within 30 days.
• Pregnyl® 10,000 Units Vial – Refrigerate after mixing and use within 60 days.
• Progesterone in Oil for Injection – Do not refrigerate.
• Progesterone Vaginal Suppositories
• Prometrium® –  Do not refrigerate.
• Repronex® 75 IU Vial– Use immediately after mixing and discard unused portion.

Conditional Medications

Some IVF medications have more specific instructions for storage.

• Follistim® AQ Cartridge 300 IU, 600 IU, 900 IU – Can either be refrigerated or stored at room temperature for three months or until expiration, whichever occurs first. After the cartridge has been pierced, it can only be kept for 28 days.
• Follistim® AQ Vial 75 IU, 150 IU – Can either be refrigerated or stored at room temperature for three months or until expiration, whichever occurs first.
• Gonal-f® Multidose 450 IU, 1050 IU – Can either be refrigerated or stored at room temperature for three months or until expiration, whichever occurs first. After mixing, it can only be kept for 28 days.
• Gonal-f® Pens 300 IU, 450 IU 900 IU – Can either be refrigerated or stored at room temperature for three months or until expiration, whichever occurs first. After the cartridge has been pierced, it can only be kept for 28 days.
• Ovidrel® 250 mcg Prefilled Syringe – Refrigerate until expiration date or store at room temperature for up to 30 days.

It is important to always read and follow manufacturer instructions for proper medication storage. Storing medications properly and using within the specified time frame will ensure their integrity and quality. Trust IVFPrescriptions.com to be your online fertility pharmacy for all of your discount infertility medications.