Fridges

In some medical places, space is at a premium and this can afford them a large unit of fridge storage. A small medication fridge unit can be ideal to fit into small areas like countertops and simply plugged into power for use.

A medium-sized medical fridge will also be able to contain a higher number of medicines to store and can be installed under tables or as a free-standing unit. 

Having a large-sized medical fridge is ideal for a large-scale laboratory as it can provide maximum storage space and be installed as free-standing

Vaccines are fragile substances and should be kept very carefully. They can get destroyed or lose their effectiveness when exposed to temperatures outside 2°C and 8°C. This is why there are purpose-built medical fridges to store vaccines.

A medication fridge should have a stable temperature of between 36 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit.

A medical fridge is used to store medications and vaccines, although can be neglected it’s an extremely important part of the pharmacy. If the fridge fluctuates or goes down, the vaccines and medications could lose their effectiveness.

Medical refrigerators have been designed to quickly retain their temperature after door openings and ensure the temperature is stable within the expected range to keep the items safe. 

Another difference between a normal and medical fridge includes built-in features like alarms to monitor temperature fluctuations and assist in the functioning of the fridge.

A laboratory fridge is the same thing as a pharmacy fridge and it’s used by medical and health professionals to store different samples, specimens, vaccines and medicines at a stable temperature to ensure they are safe for use.