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Temperature management for medicines storage video
8 November 2024A short video about temperature controlled storage of medicines
Temperature management for medicines storage
Temperature changes can affect medicines. Learn to manage temperature and act when temperature is outside the intended range.
Mapping the temperature of medicines storage areas
10 November 2022Temperature mapping is an exercise undertaken to ensure all points in storage area are suitable for keeping temperature sensitive medicines.
Establishing alerts for temperature monitoring systems
10 November 2022Systems that alert staff to an excursion allows for a rapid response and will minimise the time the medicine is outside of its recommended storage conditions
Using temperature sensors in medicines storage areas
10 November 2022Guidance on choosing temperature sensors, recording data from them and requirements for their calibration
Monitoring the storage temperature of medicines
10 November 2022Good monitoring systems can help identify problems quickly so that action can be taken promptly to protect the medicines from temperature excursions
Managing temperature excursions
10 November 2022Where temperature excursions occur, follow a defined process to manage and mitigate the effects on medicines
Temperature control whilst transporting medicines
10 November 2022Managing the temperature of medicines during transport (short term storage) is as important as it is during long term storage
Storing medicines at ambient temperatures
10 November 2022Taking steps to control and monitor ambient storage areas ensures that medicines are fit for purpose at the point of administration to patients
Using a refrigerator or freezer to store medicines
10 November 2022Appropriately chosen, well set-up, maintained and monitored fridges and freezers will ensure that medicines are fit for purpose at administration to patients