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What a stressful situation — great thinking with the gel packs and thermometer though, that was really smart preparation!

Benlysta (whether autoinjector or prefilled syringe) should be stored in the refrigerator between 36°F and 46°F (2°C to 8°C). Since your thermometer showed a maximum of 45°F, it technically stayed within Show Full Answer

What a stressful situation — great thinking with the gel packs and thermometer though, that was really smart preparation!

Benlysta (whether autoinjector or prefilled syringe) should be stored in the refrigerator between 36°F and 46°F (2°C to 8°C). Since your thermometer showed a maximum of 45°F, it technically stayed within the safe storage range. That said, there are a few important cautions to keep in mind:

- A thermometer placed near the meds shows ambient temperature, but may not perfectly reflect the exact temperature the medication experienced throughout the outage
- The temperature may have fluctuated during the period before you checked
- Benlysta is an expensive biologic medication, so confirming safety is really important

The safest step is to call your pharmacist or GSK's Benlysta support line at (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators) before using the medication. They can give a definitive answer based on the specific product details. Don't use it until you've confirmed it's safe with a professional.

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