Lugol's in clinic

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Jennifer Morrow...
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Lugol's in clinic

We are having difficulty obtaining single use Lugol's for use in gynecology clinic. Do you use the larger bottles in ambulatory locations for multiple patients? If so, how do you ensure sterility and expiration dating?

Thanks!