Tecentriq and Stability in Light

This letter responds to your request for information on Tecentriq® (atezolizumab) and stability in light.

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Last updated October 11, 2024

Summary

  • Tecentriq vials for intravenous (IV) and subcutanous (SC) administration should be protected from light and stored in the outer carton.
    • Diluted IV solutions of Tecentriq in an infusion bag
      • should be protected from light, and are physically and chemically stable during a 30-day storage period in a fridge (2-8oC), and
        • are physically and chemically stable for 24 hours at 30oC, in ambient room light conditions.
        • Prepared Tecentriq injections for SC administration
          • should be protected from light during a 30-day storage period in a fridge (2-8oC), and are physically and chemically stable for 8 hours at 30oC, in ambient room light conditions.

          Recommendations for Tecentriq light storage conditions

          Consult your local label for information on Tecentriq storage conditions. Table 1 describes the light storage conditions for Tecentriq IV and SC formulations.[1,2]

           

          Table 1. Light storage conditions for Tecentriq IV and SC formulations

          References

          1. Roche Internal Technical Report (Accessed on October 2024).
            1. Roche Internal Regulatory Document (Accessed October 2024).

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