Friday July 11, 2008
Novoseven RT - New version of Novoseven (Recombinant Factor VII)

Novoseven RT is a new version or second generation of Novoseven (Recombinant Factor VII). RT stands for room temperature.

The new formulation allows the product to be stored at room temperature (up to 77 degrees Fahrenheit) for up to 2 years. NovoSeven RT contains sucrose and L-Methionine, which allow for storage at room temperature.

The original formula could be stored for three years at temperatures between 36 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit.


See Review and Recommendations for the Off Label Use of Recombinant Activated Human Coagulation Factor VII (Novoseven®) - VA MedSafe, Pharmacy Benefits Management Strategic Healthcare Group and the Medical Advisory Panel, February 2007 - pdf


Reference:

1. Novoseven RT - fda.gov