Which Vaccines are Stored in Pharmacy Freezer

Vaccines are usually sensitive to the environment, most of them need to be put in a place which has low temperature. Store vaccines is very hard in the past, but pharmacy refrigerator provides a new way for storing vaccines without running them now.

 

What's more,  pharmacy freezer can bring extra income for your chemist's shop or hospital. As more than 74 percent of pharmacy have provided the service of providing vaccines, you should also consider to buy one instead of falling behind. This passage will give you a guide on the questions like where to locate your pharmacy refrigerator, which vaccines should be put in medical refrigerator and so on.

 

Which pharmacy freezer should you buy

You need to buy the right pharmacy freezer which fits your requirements, use it in the right way and maintain it correctly. It is important to choose what vaccine storage equipment to store vaccines. The type of vaccine determines the its storage place, in a refrigerator or freezer. Refrigerators and freezers both need enough capacity to maintain the largest annual inventory. Look for pharmacy refrigerator specially designed to store vaccines, because they are built with advanced sensors and fans to perfectly maintain the right temperature, but they are also more expensive.

 

Independent refrigerators and freezers are more effective than combined refrigerators. If a combination device must be used, only the part of refrigerator can be used. The freezer in the combined device usually can't keep the temperature well, which will broke the vaccines. Do not use "dormitory" units, because they have poor temperature control which will damage vaccines. Whatever equipment you choose to buy, you need to maintain the required temperature range for vaccines throughout the year.

 

Where to locate your pharmacy refrigerator

The equipment or maintenance you use determine where to put vaccine storage equipment, and where to put pharmacy freezer is important. When placing a vaccine storage device, choose a well-ventilated room and leave a few inches of space around it, which aims to allow your storage units to cool properly. Remember it requires good air circulation.

 

Which vaccines should be stored in medical freezer

Other routinely recommended vaccines, such as measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR) etc. Should be stored in refrigerators of 35 to 46 degrees F (2 to 8 degrees C).

All vaccines containing water vaccination, such as VAR, Varivax; ZOS, Zostavax; and MRV, ProQuad) should be stored between - 58 F and + 5 F (- 50 C to - 15 C).

 

Tips for storing vaccines in the medical refrigerator

1. Always store vaccines in the original packaging and close the lid. Never store loose vials or manufacturer-filled injectors outside the packaging. Use the appropriate refrigerated vaccine storage diluents as far as possible. Labels are placed on shelves and containers to clearly identify the location of each vaccine and diluent. Place vaccines and diluents in the center of the device.

 

2. Avoid storing vaccines and diluents in the places like two to three inches away from walls, ceilings, floors or doors. Because the location may not provide stable temperature or sufficient air circulation, such as rowing vaccines and diluents directly in cooling vents, drawers or doors, allowing space between rows to facilitate air circulation.

 

3. Put the earliest expiration date of vaccines and diluents in front of those with a later expiration date.

 

4. Do not pack storage unit too tightly.

 

To protect your vaccines without wasting it, you would better buy those refrigerators which is designed for protecting and storing vaccines. Your requirements decide which kind of pharmacy refrigerator you should buy. Remember to put vaccines in their appropriate temperature according to their futures. If you want to know more about pharmacy freezer, you can visit the website of Meibca, we are willing to help you.