Simponi (golimumab) is an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondylarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, ulcerative colitis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and certain inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease. It is administered by subcutaneous injection once a month after the first three initial doses.
The Simponi active ingredient, golimumab, is very sensitive to temperature changes and extreme cold or heat . It will deteriorate quickly if not stored under the right conditions .
How do you store your Simponi prefilled syringes and Simponi injections correctly ? How do you keep them cool and prevent them from going bad , even when you are travelling?
How to store Simponi correctly: What temperatures are recommended?
Golimumab , the active ingredient in Simponi, is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker. It blocks the TNF protein that occurs naturally in the body and is responsible for joint swelling, inflammation and other damage.
Like most similar drugs such as Humira , Enbrel , Orencia , Actemra, Cimzia , Taltz , Kevzara or Cosentyx used to treat the same conditions, Simponi is a biologic drug derived from living sources .
Biological medicines such as those mentioned above, but also Insulin , Ozempic , Mounjaro , Saxenda , Wegovy and many others do not tolerate high temperatures, frost , temperature changes or too much light . They must be kept refrigerated in their original carton until use and can only be kept at room temperature for a limited time without spoiling.
We will explain to you how best to store your Simponi syringes or Simponi pens at home .
Storage instructions for the Simponi active ingredient from the Simponi manufacturer
Janssen Biotech Inc. is the manufacturer of golimumab, which is sold under the brand name Simponi.
According to its lab tests, Simponi must be kept refrigerated and can only be stored at room temperature for up to 30 days . Quote from Janssen Biotech:
" Refrigerate Simponi at 2°C to 8°C . If necessary, you can store Simponi at room temperature up to 25 °C for a period of up to 30 days ."
Please note that once Simponi has reached room temperature (even for a short time), it should not be put back in the refrigerator .
In addition, Simponi is also sensitive to extreme cold . You must prevent your syringe or smartpens from freezing . Never bring them into direct contact with ice and do not store them near the freezer compartment of your refrigerator.
How long can Simponi prefilled syringes be stored at room temperature?
According to the manufacturer , Simponi can only be kept outside the refrigerator at room temperature for up to 30 days . During this time, it should never be exposed to temperatures above 25 °C . And once it has reached room temperature, Simponi should no longer be placed in the refrigerator .
You should never inject with a Simponi pen or syringe that has not been stored properly . If you know or suspect that your medicine has been left out of the refrigerator for more than 30 days , or has been exposed to temperatures above 25°C for even a short period , throw it away immediately and get a new one from the refrigerator or pharmacy. Using golimumab that has gone bad can be dangerous.
Simponi Cooler Bags - Designed by 4AllFamily
These strict storage conditions make traveling with Simponi a little complicated . After the first three initial doses are administered, Simponi is usually taken once a month (exactly once every 4 weeks). But what if the next injection is during a planned trip? How do you keep your medication refrigerated when traveling ? The safest and most convenient solution is to use a portable Simponi cooler bag .
4AllFamily has developed the best solutions for people travelling with refrigerated medications over the last few years. Our medication coolers are safe to use and guarantee that your Simponi pens and Simponi syringes are kept consistently within the required temperature range on any type of trip.
Backpackers, hikers, nature lovers, campers and outdoor adventurers will love our Nomad portable cooler bags . They are small and lightweight, but very efficient. They work with biogel ice packs and will keep your medication chilled at 2°C - 8°C for 30 hours , even when it's 40°C outside. We even have a smaller model that's ideal for everyday use. It weighs just 200 grams and will keep your medication cool for up to 10 hours .
Our most powerful medical coolers can be powered by both USB power and biogel ice packs and are ideal for people who need to keep their medications cool for long periods of time, like Simponi.
When plugged into a power source, our portable travel medicine cooler will maintain a constant cool temperature forever. It works just like a regular refrigerator. Not only is it super quiet, but it also comes with a temperature display and anti-freeze protection. These coolers can be plugged into any USB power source, such as car cigarette lighter, household power, portable power bank, solar panels, etc. They are ideal for travelers and hotel guests.
All our cool boxes are approved for transport by plane . If you don't know which one is best for you, don't hesitate to contact us. We'll be happy to advise you!
