If there’s one rule to follow when refrigerating vaccines and diluent, here it is: Always refer to the manufacturer’s product information and package inserts for the most up-to-date recommendations.

Written by SmartSense | June 7, 2017 | Pharmacy Safety, COVID-19, Vaccines, Coronavirus

Pharmacies are the go-to source for life-saving medications, especially ones which treat rare diseases and disorders. The costs of these drugs can be quite high. More than ever, maintaining vaccines, insulin, and other pharmaceuticals at their optimal temperature is paramount to ensure their efficacy.

Written by SmartSense | May 30, 2017 | Pharmacy Safety

Think about all of the time, money, and care you invest in your pharmaceutical products throughout the R&D process. How terribly unfortunate it would be if damage fromsub-optimal storage conditionskept them out of the market.

Written by SmartSense | May 24, 2017 | Pharmacy Safety

Did You Know the U.S. Does Not Regulate Vaccine Temperature?

Written by SmartSense | May 17, 2017 | Pharmacy Safety

During the drug development process, it is imperative that your company determine the appropriate conditions for storage and transit of your products. The best way to discover optimal conditions is to conduct small-batch testing under a number of changing environmental situations. There are several factors to consider. Let’s take a closer look.

Written by SmartSense | May 10, 2017 | Pharmacy Safety

Pharmaceutical companies increasingly produce new drugs and vaccines at high cost. To protect your investment of time and money, preventing loss of potency is essential. A best practice to ensure proper administration of your products is to maintain their optimal temperatures during operations that involve storage and transit and require commercial refrigeration.

Written by SmartSense | May 8, 2017 | Pharmacy Safety