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Omvoh ® ▼ (mirikizumab)
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How should patients store Omvoh® (mirikizumab) pre-filled pens and syringes?
Store at 2ºC -8ºC in the original package to protect from light. Do not freeze. Patients only may store their devices unrefrigerated not above 30ºC for 2 weeks.
Content overview
What are the recommended storage conditions?
- Store in a refrigerator (2 ºC – 8 ºC).
- Do not freeze.
- Store in the original package in order to protect from light.1
Patients may store mirikizumab unrefrigerated for up to 2 weeks at a temperature not above 30 ºC. If these conditions are exceeded, mirikizumab must be discarded.1
The allowable room temperature storage time may be one single 14-day exposure or can be broken up into multiple exposures. There is no limit to the number of room temperature exposures as long as the total time does not exceed 14 days (336 hours) for each individual device. 2
The 14-day storage allowance is for patient use only. Wholesalers, Distribution Centers, Healthcare Providers and Pharmacies MAY NOT use any part of the 14-day room temperature storage time.2
How should patients store their device during dose administration?
Patients planning to administer their dose should store their devices at room temperature for either 30 or 45 minutes before injecting, depending on the device and as stated in the Instructions for Use:1,3
- 2 x 100mg device pack (Ulcerative Colitis): 30 minutes
- 1 x 200mg device pack (Ulcerative Colitis): 45 minutes
- 100mg + 200mg device pack (Crohn's Disease): 45 minutes
Keep the grey base caps or needle caps still on, and protect from direct sunlight.1,3
What to do in the event of accidental storage outside recommended conditions?
If mirikizumab was accidentally exposed to temperatures outside the recommended temperature range, please
- return mirikizumab to the recommended temperature conditions and
- contact us for an assessment to determine if the product is still acceptable to use.
You will be asked to provide the maximum and/or minimum temperature conditions and the total time of exposure outside the approved temperature range.2
What is the shelf-life?
The shelf life is 2 years.1
How to interpret the expiry date on the package
If the expiration date is printed as the month and year, the medicine expires on the last day of that month. Do not use medicine past its expiration date.2
References
1Omvoh [summary of product characteristics]. Eli Lilly Nederland B.V., The Netherlands. (UK)
2Data on file, Eli Lilly and Company and/or one of its subsidiaries.
3Omvoh 100 + 200 mg Solution for injection in pre-filled pen [summary of product characteristics] Eli Lilly Nederland B.V., The Netherlands (UK)
▼ This medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions.
Date of Last Review: 24 November 2025