afams eo 008.01 pharmacy storage conditions (dari) 01/09/2013
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EO 008.01 Pharmacy Storage Conditions(Dari)
01/09/2013
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Importance of Lesson(Dari)
• In order for medications to be safe and effective they must be stored correctly.
• Medications not stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations can lose their potency and/ or cause harm to the patient if used.
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Overview EO 008.01(Dari)
• Categorization of Storage Temperature
• Procedures for shipping, storing and dispensing cold chain medications
• Cold chain equipment • Security, organizational and
cleanliness requirements of storage areas
• Lesson Review• Demonstration
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DefinitionDari
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Principles of Cold Chain Management
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Manufacturers Storage Instructions
Dari• Manufacturers list on the
packaging or product insert the required storage conditions for a medications. For example:– Temperature– Humidity– Light
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Manufacturers Storage Instructions
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Manufacturers Storage Instructions (Package Inserts)
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Temperature CategoriesDari
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Ontario College of Pharmacists, Canada
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QuestionsDari
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Call the manufacturer: sometimes if medications are stored outside of the recommended conditions for just a short period of time the manufacturer can let you know if they can still be used.
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I.e. Hot Weather
Put cold chain shipments in the fridge until it can be received properly. This will prevent unserviceable medications.
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I.e. Fresh Frozen Plasma
I.e. Don’t store food in the drug refrigerator.
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Dispensing Dari
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* Ensure the patient has the ability to store the medication correctly. If they cannot, notify the pharmacist. They may need a different medication.
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VaccinesDari
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Cold Chain Storage EquipmentDari
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Cold Chain RefrigeratorsDari
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Cold Chain Data LoggersDari
Advantage: It provides continuous recording of temperatures. It will record temperature discrepancies that occur when you are not there. (e.g. electricity disruptions)
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Cold Chain ShippingDari
Capital District Health, Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Cold Chain ShippingDari
Capital District Health, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Reusable
Can be a towel. Purpose is to prevent freezing of the Cold Chain Product by the icepacks. Towel should be cold (store clean towels in the refrigerator)
Put in sealable plastic bags
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Igloo CoolerDari
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Cold Chain Shipping Within Hospital
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Capital District Health, Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Cold Chain Breaks in HospitalDari
Capital District Health, Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Cold Chain Breaks in HospitalDari
Capital District Health, Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Cold Chain Breaks in HospitalDari
Capital District Health, Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Cold Chain Breaks in HospitalDari
Capital District Health, Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Signs of Unserviceable Drugs Dari
1. Discolouration
2. Sediment
3. Odour
4. Caking of powders
5. Bacterial growth in liquids
6. Increased tablet breakage
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