Storage; Disposal - Novo Nordisk NovoPen 6 User Manual

Storage

• With an insulin cartridge inserted, please see
the storage instructions in the Penfill®
cartridge 3 ml leaflet that comes with the
Penfill® cartridge 3 ml package.
• Without an insulin cartridge inserted, store
your pen at room temperature.
• Do not store your pen with a needle
attached.
• Do not freeze your pen or store it in
a refrigerator or next to a cooling element.
• Store the insulin cartridges as instructed in
the Penfill® cartridge 3 ml leaflet. There you
will also find information about expiry date.
The expiry date printed on the cartridge is for
unused cartridges under refrigeration. Never
use the cartridge after the expiry date on the
cartridge or its box.
• Store your pen in its case when possible.

Disposal

• Do not throw the pen out with your
household waste.
• Throw away your pen as instructed by
your doctor, nurse, pharmacist or local
authorities. Consider the environment when
you throw away your pen. It contains a lithium
battery, electronic parts and recyclable
materials. Also make sure to remove the
insulin cartridge and needle before you throw
away the pen.
• Packaging material can be recycled.
Dispose of electronic equipment separately.
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