famotidine (Pepcid) injection dating stored at room temperature

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Mon, 01/05/2026 - 10:58

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famotidine (Pepcid) injection dating stored at room temperature

Hi! I am wondering if anyone has a reference/resource to share for dating of famotidine inj. (and which NDC/manufacturer) stored at room temperature. We have been using 90 days but when we dug into the references, it was for a manufacturer that no longer makes famotidine and current manufacturer states no excursion data for storage at room temperature. Thank you!

Notes:
- Current practice allows up to 3 months at room temperature, based on ASHP data from Bedford Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer no longer carried.
- The hospital currently stocks Viatris (Mylan) famotidine.
- Viatris Medical Information was contacted for manufacturer-specific guidance.

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