When you are responsible for keeping pharmaceuticals and vaccines cold, disaster is always looming, particularly when you're off premises. A refrigerator full of vaccines worth thousands of dollars can be ruined if the exact temperature is not maintained while in storage. Furthermore, there's even greater risk from compromised outcomes due to inactive vaccines or “bad” pharmaceuticals.SENSAPHONE, a manufacturer of innovative remote environmental monitoring systems located in Aston, PA has authored a good eBook outlining ways you can use remote monitoring to protect pharmaceuticals. The table of contents are:
- Cold chain: What is it, and why is it critical?
- Potential consequences for pharmacies and vaccine providers
- Recommendations for storing pharmaceutical products
- Overview of medical-grade refrigerators and freezers
- Temperature sensors, probes and buffers
- Data logging vs. continuous temperature recording
- Calibration recommendations
