HEMLIBRA Supplies & Storage
What you need to take HEMLIBRA
- HEMLIBRA is available in vials and doesn’t need to be mixed
- Vials should be kept refrigerated but can be outside of the refrigerator for up to 7 days
- Your healthcare provider will determine your HEMLIBRA dose based on your weight. If your weight changes, tell your healthcare provider
HEMLIBRA comes in multiple dosing vials. Talk to your doctor to see which dosing option is right for you.
A SIMPLE SUBCUTANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
GREY:
12 mg/0.4 mL
SKY BLUE:
30 mg/mL
PURPLE:
60 mg/0.4 mL
TURQUOISE:
105 mg/0.7 mL
BROWN:
150 mg/mL
YELLOW:
300 mg/2 mL
To inject HEMLIBRA, you will use a transfer needle with filter, a syringe, and an injection needle. You can learn more about how to prepare and inject HEMLIBRA in the HEMLIBRA Instructions for Use pamphlet that comes with your HEMLIBRA.
Transfer needle with filter
Syringe
25- to 27-gauge injection needle
Supplies may look different from the ones above, depending on your pharmacy.
How should I store HEMLIBRA?
- Store your HEMLIBRA in the refrigerator at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C). Do not freeze it and do not shake it
- Keep your HEMLIBRA in its original package to protect it from light until you are ready to use it
- If needed, unopened vials of HEMLIBRA can be stored out of the refrigerator and then returned to the refrigerator
- HEMLIBRA should not be stored out of the refrigerator for more than a total of 7 days or at a temperature greater than 86°F (30°C)
- Once you transfer HEMLIBRA to a syringe, you must use it right away
How should I properly dispose of sharps?
- Throw away any unused HEMLIBRA left in the vial, and your used needles and syringes in a sharps disposal container immediately after use
- Do not throw away these materials in your household trash or toilet
- Do not reuse any needles or syringes
- Do not overfill your sharps container. It is important to safely dispose of your sharps when the container reaches ¾ full
Keep HEMLIBRA and all medicines out of the reach of children.
Get an FDA-approved sharps container from Genentech, or learn how and where to dispose of your used HEMLIBRA needles by calling 1-866-HEMLIBRA (1-866-436-5427) for information about the Genentech sharps disposal program.
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Our Account and Community Managers (ACMs) Are Here to Help
Your local ACM is part of your hemophilia community and is an expert on HEMLIBRA. ACMs are Genentech employees and do not provide medical advice. Talk to your doctor about your treatment options.