Trimix storage

[Smallfall]

I've searched the archives here, but couldn't find information on storing trimix. I've read recommendations stating that it can be frozen for up to a year. The "pharmacist" at my compounding pharmacy said it shouldn't be frozen. Is there any good advice out there? Thanks, John

[Tall_Allen]

The pharmacist you spoke to is trying to make more money off of you. Definitely freeze it.

[Smallfall in reply to Tall_Allen]

Thank you, that was my thought as well.

[dlste353]

Your pharmacist isn’t being honest with you. I always freeze mine. Lasts much longer frozen.

[JPnSD]

Yeah....my pharmacist said the same. I think it is in their interest to try and keep us to the 28 day limit of the effectiveness of a vial of TriMix under refrigeration. I tried freezing some pre-filled syringes (store capped and in a ziplock bag) and found it was still effective over 60 days later. I will continue to experiment with it's effectiveness when frozen....but at $100 a vial.... definitely worth the experiment. It can last me months given I can get as many as 10+ syringes at my dosage level (10 -15 units/ul). I would not freeze and defrost the vial repeatedly as it would accelerate the degradation....plus easy to use when prefilled syringes and defrosts in little more than a minute when placed in your armpit. Good luck.