See the stability section next
[7] CVS Caremark (Aetna's PBM) publishes its Wegovy criteria in policy 4774-C
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After a period of 30 days, discard this solution
While freezing doesnt chemically destroy benzyl alcohol, the freeze-thaw cycle can cause the preservative to separate from the water
For people eligible because of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), coverage usually begins on the first day of the fourth month of a regular course of dialysis, although earlier starts may apply for qualifying home-dialysis training or transplant circumstances