pharmaceutical refrigeration

Pharmaceutical refrigeration involves storing medicines and vaccines at controlled low temperatures to maintain their effectiveness and safety. Many drugs, especially biologics like vaccines and certain treatments, can degrade or become ineffective if they get too warm or freeze. Specialized refrigerators are used to keep these products within precise temperature ranges, often between 2°C and 8°C (35°F to 46°F). Maintaining proper refrigeration ensures the medications' integrity from manufacture to administration, preventing spoilage and ensuring they work as intended. This process is critical for patient health, especially in immunization programs and treatments requiring strict temperature control.