About Sandostatin LAR® Depot

Supply and Storage

Here's what you need to know about the supply and storage of Sandostatin LAR® Depot (octreotide acetate for injectable suspension).

• Supply
• Storage

Supply

For convenient dose titration, Sandostatin LAR® Depot is available in three strengths delivering 10 mg, 20 mg, or 30 mg of octreotide acetate. Each package is a single-use kit, and is clearly marked with the dosage strength and a color that differentiates it from the other strengths:

	10 mg Sandostatin LAR® Depot (dark blue package) NDC 0078-0340-61
	20 mg Sandostatin LAR® Depot (orange package) NDC 0078-0341-61
	30 mg Sandostatin LAR® Depot (dark red package) NDC 0078-0342-61

Before prescribing Sandostatin LAR® Depot you should refer to the full prescribing information. Please note that general dosage guidelines recommend beginning with the 20-mg dose.

Also, before administering the product, check the package to see that the required contents are intact. Each package of Sandostatin LAR® Depot should contain:

1. One vial containing Sandostatin LAR® Depot
2. One diluent-filled syringe
3. Two 1 1/2", 19-gauge needles
4. Two alcohol wipes
5. Instruction booklet
6. A postcard for patient enrollment in the InsideInfo program

Storage

Prolonged storage of Sandostatin LAR® Depot requires refrigeration. Store at temperatures of 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F) and protect from light until time of use. Prior to using Sandostatin LAR® Depot, remove the product package from refrigeration and allow the product to reach room temperature. This may take from 30 to 60 minutes. Remember, however, that after preparation of the suspension, the drug must be administered immediately.

Caution: Sandostatin LAR® Depot must be protected from high temperatures. This may include temporary storage areas that become hot, such as warehouses or car interiors. Because octreotide acetate is uniformly distributed within microspheres made of a biodegradable polymer, temperatures above 41°C (105°F) will cause the product to melt. If Sandostatin LAR® Depot reaches 41°C (105°F), it will be impossible to achieve suspension of the powder in the diluent and the product must be discarded. If this occurs, please call the Sandostatin® Therapy Support Hotline at 1-877-LAR-HELP.

Note: Rubber stoppers contained in this package contain LATEX.