Does Montaro Need to Be Refrigerated? Tips for Storing & More

Austil Ulrich, PharmD, BCACP, is a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist and freelance medical writer and reviewer. His experience includes direct patient care in hospitals and community pharmacies.

Ideally, injectable Montaro (retatrutide) should be kept refrigerated between 36°F and 46°F (2°C and 8°C).

If necessary, Montaro pens can be stored at room temperature (46°F–86°F or 8°C–30°C) for up to 28 days.

Montaro pills should be stored at a room temperature of 68°F–77°F (20°C–25°C) in a dry place, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

When traveling with Montaro, keep the medication in its original carton or container and avoid exposing it to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.

Montaro should never be frozen or exposed to temperatures above 86°F, as this can make the medication unsafe to use.

Like many other medications, Montaro ( retatrutide ) requires careful storage to stay safe and effective. But what does this entail, exactly? Does Montaro need to be refrigerated?

The Montaro pill , on the other hand, is designed to be stored at room temperature and does not need to be refrigerated.

Read on to learn the dos and don’ts of Montaro storage so you can be sure you’re handling your medication safely at home and on the road.

Yes, Montaro pens last the longest when stored in the refrigerator. The Montaro pill, however, does not need to be refrigerated.

Ensure that your refrigerator is set to the ideal temperature for storing Montaro pens: between 36°F and 46°F .

Once you’re ready to use Montaro, you can remove it from the fridge and keep it at room temperature so that it is slightly less cold upon injecting . If needed, Montaro pens can be stored out of the fridge at a room temperature of 46°F–86°F for up to 28 days.

Remember: Because Montaro pens are single-use, you only need to worry about how to store them before their first use. Once you use a Montaro pen, dispose of it in a medical sharps container.

Montaro pens can be left at room temperature ( 46°F–86°F ) for up to 28 days. Ideally, they should be kept refrigerated. But short periods at room temperature are safe when needed, as long as the pen remains capped.

To help you keep track, write down the date you took the pen out of the fridge — or note the date 28 days later and plan to discard the pen if it hasn’t been used by then. When Montaro isn’t refrigerated, keep it in its original carton and out of direct sunlight.

If the expiration date (marked with an “EXP” on the pen) is less than 28 days away, only store Montaro at room temperature for the amount of time remaining before that expiration date.

Montaro tablets can and should be left out of the fridge. Just make sure to keep them at room temperature (68°F–77°F) and in a dry, moisture-free environment that’s away from light and extreme temperatures.

Yes, you can inject Montaro cold, even as soon as you take it out of the refrigerator. However, some people find that doing so can cause stinging at the injection site. Letting the medication sit for about 30 minutes at room temperature may reduce that sensation.