Table 1.
Storage and Reconstitution Requirements
| Medication name (product) | Storage requirements | Reconstitution required |
|---|---|---|
| Aripiprazole Lauroxil (Aristada, Aristada Initio) 1 , 2 | Controlled room temperature | No |
| Aripiprazole Monohydrate (Abilify Maintena, Abilify Asimtufii) 3 , 4 | Controlled room temperature | No (Abilify Maintena also available as a vial that needs reconstitution) |
| Olanzapine Pamoate (Zyprexa Relprevv) 5 | Controlled room temperature | Yes |
| Paliperidone Palmitate (Invega Sustenna, Invega Trinza, Invega Hafyera, Erzofri) 6 – 9 | Controlled room temperature | No |
| Risperidone (Perseris, Risvan) 10 , 11 | Controlled room temperature | Yes |
| Risperidone (Uzedy) 12 | Refrigerator, 2 °C–8 °C (36 °F–46 °F); ≤90 d, 68 °F–77 °F (20 °C–25 °C); protect from light | No |
| Risperidone (Risperdal Consta) 13 | Refrigerator, 2 °C–8 °C (36 °F–46 °F); ≤7 d, ≤77 °F (25 °C); protect from light | Yes |
Controlled room temperature is defined by the US Pharmacopeia (USP) to be thermostatically maintained between 20 °C and 25 °C (68 °F and 77 °F), with brief excursions from 15 °C to 30 °C (59 °F to 86 °F).