4/20 can I use an expired pen of lantus

Marcy

Marcy

Member Since 2021
I'm very nervous. My baby is about to switch to lantus. My vet wants him to and so am I. But I'm so nervous. I can't afford to get the lantus right now, but a great soul is sending me two unused vials. But they have expired in February of this year. Are they still good? I know you can use them past what the pharmacy says, but I'm assuming that's within the "use before" date. Can someone please advise? I hope my title of my thread is ok.
 
Hi Marcy, welcome to the forum. I don't have an answer to your question, sorry. However, I would suggest you change your title to your specific question "Can I use an expired vial of Lantus"?

My guess is that expired lantus will not cause hurt, but might have lower efficacy. Someone might have a better answer, but worst case scenario you can monitor and see if it has any effect?
 
Hercule's mum said:
Hi Marcy, welcome to the forum. I don't have an answer to your question, sorry. However, I would suggest you change your title to your specific question "Can I use an expired vial of Lantus"?

My guess is that expired lantus will not cause hurt, but might have lower efficacy. Someone might have a better answer, but worst case scenario you can monitor and see if it has any effect?
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Thank you! Will change it
 
Hercule's mum said:
Hi Marcy, welcome to the forum. I don't have an answer to your question, sorry. However, I would suggest you change your title to your specific question "Can I use an expired vial of Lantus"?

My guess is that expired lantus will not cause hurt, but might have lower efficacy. Someone might have a better answer, but worst case scenario you can monitor and see if it has any effect?
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Not sure how to change the title. Sorry, not on here much
 
Hi Marcy. Welcome to this site. I am confused with your spreadsheet. You are showing test into May and we are not there yet. Can you update you spreadsheet to show current tests? The Lantus might still be good if it has been refrigerated. I don't know. There is a great place in Canada that you can buy Lantus from at a decent price. I think it is called Mark's Marine. We need to bring in some of the more experienced folks here to help you.
 
Marcy said:
Not sure how to change the title. Sorry, not on here much
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Go to your original post at the top and you should see "thread tools". Click there and you can edit your subject line.
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Summer and Susie said:
You are showing test into May and we are not there yet.
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I think she just did an "oopsie" and has April as month 5 instead of 4....LOL
 

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Marcy said:
Can someone please advise?
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It should be fine....most drugs are good for at least a year past the expiration date on the label. Just make sure it's clear with no "floaties".

When you do get fresh insulin, remind people that you had been using insulin that had officially expired in February so whoever advises you at that time can take that into consideration....that it may not have been 100%
 
Summer and Susie said:
Hi Marcy. Welcome to this site. I am confused with your spreadsheet. You are showing test into May and we are not there yet. Can you update you spreadsheet to show current tests? The Lantus might still be good if it has been refrigerated. I don't know. There is a great place in Canada that you can buy Lantus from at a decent price. I think it is called Mark's Marine. We need to bring in some of the more experienced folks here to help you.
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Ugh! Lol my brain is messed up. Thank you. It's April numbers
 
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