From: Need of education for dry powder inhaler storage and retention – a patient-reported survey
Inhaler | Doses | Shelf life (unopened) | Time in-use (opened) | Recommended storage conditions |
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Diskus/Accuhaler | 60 | 1.5–3 years (depending on drug strength) | 1.5–3 years | Do not store above 30 °C. Store in a dry place. |
Inhaler is sealed in a foil overwrap, which should only be opened when it is to be used for the first time. | ||||
Easyhaler | 200 | 3 years | 6 months | Store in the original package. |
When in use, do not store above 30 °C and store protected from moisture. | ||||
Ellipta | 30 | 2 years | 6 weeks | Do not store above 25 °C |
Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture. | ||||
Genuair | 60 | 3 years | 90 days | Keep the inhaler protected inside the sealed pouch until the administration period starts. |
Nexthaler | 120 | 3 years | 6 months | Do not store above 25 °C. |
Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture. | ||||
Novolizer | 200 | 3 years | 6 months | Store in the original package. |
When in use, keep the device tightly closed in order to protect from moisture. | ||||
Spiromax | 120 | 3 years | 6 months | Do not store above 25 °C. |
Keep the mouthpiece cover closed after removal of the foil wrapping. | ||||
Turbuhaler | 200 | 2 years | 2 years | Do not store above 30 °C. |