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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). | 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). | ||
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[http://www.rpharms.com/support-pdfs/handlingmedsocialcare.pdf The Handling of Medicines in Social Care] | [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] | [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] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:29, 3 September 2015
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 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/minMinute 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 obstruct air distribution.
