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== Drug Refrigerators ==
Use a small purpose-built refrigerator for storing drugs. It should have a solid lockable door and be attached to a wall. Available units usually have a conventional
refrigerant system with inert refrigerant gas (CFC, HCFC and Ammonia free).
Some standards are set by agencies such as the [[http://www.rpharms.com/ Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain]] (RPSGB).
Keep an inventory and log book inside the fridge.
Features to look for include:
* Solid doors, locks.
* Wall attached.
* Integrated digital temperature display and controller.
* Audible alarm with mute facility.
* Max/min temperature memory and dispaly.
* Fan assisted air circulation.
* Accurate temperature control: +2oC to +8oC.
* Automatic defrost and removal of condensate.
If you use a combination unit it should have a separate door for the freezer compartment.
Storage practices and loading configurations should not lead to the obstruction of air distribution.
[[http://www.rpharms.com/support-pdfs/handlingmedsocialcare.pdf The Handling of Medicines in Social Care]]
[[http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/compli-conform/gmp-bpf/docs/gui-0069_temp_control_dproducts_storage_transportation_ltr-doc-eng.php Drug Storage and Transportation]]
Use a small purpose-built refrigerator for storing drugs. It should have a solid lockable door and be attached to a wall. Available units usually have a conventional
refrigerant system with inert refrigerant gas (CFC, HCFC and Ammonia free).
Some standards are set by agencies such as the [[http://www.rpharms.com/ Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain]] (RPSGB).
Keep an inventory and log book inside the fridge.
Features to look for include:
* Solid doors, locks.
* Wall attached.
* Integrated digital temperature display and controller.
* Audible alarm with mute facility.
* Max/min temperature memory and dispaly.
* Fan assisted air circulation.
* Accurate temperature control: +2oC to +8oC.
* Automatic defrost and removal of condensate.
If you use a combination unit it should have a separate door for the freezer compartment.
Storage practices and loading configurations should not lead to the obstruction of air distribution.
[[http://www.rpharms.com/support-pdfs/handlingmedsocialcare.pdf The Handling of Medicines in Social Care]]
[[http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/compli-conform/gmp-bpf/docs/gui-0069_temp_control_dproducts_storage_transportation_ltr-doc-eng.php Drug Storage and Transportation]]
