The new United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter 800 Hazardous Drugs (HD): Handling in Healthcare Settings standards was published on December 1, 2019. The new chapter generated some uncertainty concerning the most suitable refrigerator monitoring guidelines for hazardous drugs. There are more than 200 substances determined as hazardous drugs (HDs). These Read more…
To many of us, a pharmacy is a place where we buy over-the-counter or prescription drugs. A pharmacy is a place where the public can access to buy their prescribed drugs. A pharmacist is a healthcare professional that is assigned and responsible to dispense the requested medicine and oversee the Read more…
Is it safe to cool water packs and vaccines together in the same refrigerator? The World Health Organization (WHO) maintains that cooling water packs requires separate refrigerators. The reason is warm or cold water packs can affect the temperature of the vaccines. When vaccines’ temperature shifts from the acceptable range, Read more…
It is important to use medical-grade refrigerators for storing temperature-sensitive vaccines and pharmaceuticals. The healthcare industry often handles time and temperature-sensitive materials that need to be kept at a specific temperature range. If these materials deviate from the required range, there are possible safety and financial losses. Addressing out-of-range pharmaceuticals Read more…
In previous blog posts, we have explored the fact that many drugs, vaccines and pharmaceutical products require refrigerated conditions in order to maintain efficacy. We also examined the importance of minimizing temperature excursions during transportation. Establishing a drug stability budget can minimize discards and ensure a quality product is delivered to the end-user. Read more…
Background The World Health Organization (WHO) publish guidance for the storage and transport of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products. Many pharmaceuticals, drugs and vaccines have time and/or temperature-dependent requirements. The WHO guidelines are based upon existing worldwide regulations and best practices. Local regulations, policies and directives will take precedence over the Read more…
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