My facilities are ambulatory surgical centers and do not have automated dispensing machines. The OR suites have drawers with open (cup-like) labeled bins containing the various OR medications. Sugammadex is contained in these drawers and would be exposed to light upon opening the drawer. There is potential for extended light exposure if the drawer is left open during a case. The package insert for the medication states that if the medication is exposed to light, it should have a 5 day expiration. How are other facilities handling this? Thoughts on how to maintain availability for OR use while avoiding waste of this expensive medication?
Tue, 05/27/2025 - 13:05
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Sugammadex light protection