Pharmacy

December 10, 2020

Vaccine distribution is far more than administering a vaccine to a patient. From the manufacturer to the medical professional who handles the vaccine, every step of the process must be properly handled. One of the primary considerations is how a medical facility must store the vaccines. Some vaccines require refrigeration, while others require cold storage

November 5, 2020

As the world faces more threats from viruses than ever and scientists work diligently to create vaccines to help people against these diseases, it’s more important than ever to understand the proper storage of vaccines. Vaccines save lives by preventing people from getting diseases such as the flu, but their efficacy only works if they

July 17, 2020

The ideal temperature for most medications is between 68 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Although this average is around room temperature, different medications have different temperature requirements and recommendations. If medications aren’t kept at the proper temperature, a lot of things can go wrong. In fact, it could cause the medication to become completely altered or not

July 10, 2020

Treating patients can be rewarding for all medical professionals. But seeing a patient get sick or not respond to treatment is frustrating, especially if it could have been avoided. Vaccine monitoring can help your office ensure vaccines stay effective before you give them. If you want to give your patients the best care possible, you

March 3, 2020

What’s going to be the next big thing in the pharmacy arena? If you want to know, then you might want to attend the 2020 HOPA Pharmacist Conference. The 2020 HOPA Pharmacist Conference will help you keep up with the latest developments in hematology and oncology clinical trials, therapeutic regimens, treatment guidelines, and emerging technologies.  There are

December 16, 2019

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), programs that distribute vaccines for children (VFC) have saved the lives of hundreds of thousands of children around the world and prevented illnesses in millions of others. To save even more lives, it is crucial that we store vaccines in medical-grade refrigerators and freezers. It

January 11, 2019

In 2017, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) changed the vaccine storage requirements for Vaccines for Children (VFC) program providers. The reason behind this change is clear. Review and access to temperature logs are critical. Without them, you cannot determine whether vaccines are at the correct temperature. Proper data logs are also essential for assessing

November 9, 2018

Vaccines are a wonder of the modern world. Many children never have to suffer childhood diseases that were once considered a rite of passage. Dangerous or crippling diseases like polio barely exist. And some diseases, like smallpox, have virtually been eradicated. But vaccines are extremely delicate. In order to remain viable and effective, they must be properly

October 12, 2018

Read on for recommendations on how to better control your vaccine storage temperatures. Logistics is the biggest obstacle to getting vaccinations into poorer countries. Why? You must store vaccines in a temperature-controlled environment. Getting them to places like Haiti, for example, presents challenges. Vaccines must travel long distances in hot climates. Maintaining vaccine stability at different

December 24, 2014

The SensoScientific sales team participated in the ASHP Midyear exhibit earlier this month to share information about its new CDC compliant wireless temperature monitoring sensors with an onboard display. The state-of-the-art sensor is one of SensoScientific’s newest products specifically made for the health care and pharmaceutical industries. Pharmacists, medical university officials, and health industry leaders