Are there any guidelines for the spacing of vaccines in pharmacy cabinets?
An air gap must be maintained between containers to allow cool air circulation; also warm products should be allowed to cool before being placed into the cabinet. The NPA and vaccine manufacturers guidelines should be followed where available. [Back To Top] • How often should I monitor the temperature in my pharmacy cabinet? The National Pharmaceutical Association (NPA) recommends the operating temperature range of pharmacy cabinets should be monitored at regular intervals. Good practice would be to check and record the maximum/minimum temperature in the cabinet on a daily basis and re-set the temperature recordings. [Back To Top] • Why should a customer incur the extra expense of buying a professional pharmacy, ward or laboratory fridge when domestic refrigeration is cheaper? Domestic refrigeration operates wider temperature parameters, typically between -2 to +12C. Lec Medical pharmacy refrigerators operate strictly between +2 to +8C, adhering to the guidelines set by The Royal Pharm
