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Important considerations in choosing a refrigerator/freezer temperature monitoring device

Posted on Nov 01, 2019 by Alex Evans

In this blog post, Alex Evans, PharmD, CGP, from Pharmaceutical Compliance gives us an important look into temperature monitoring for pharmaceutical grade refrigerators and freezers.

The temperature monitoring device (TMD) being used to ensure the viability of the refrigerated...

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FDA Issues Industry Guidance on Bacterial Risk Control Strategies for Platelets

Posted on Oct 30, 2019 by Colleen Holtkamp

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a final guidance document entitled “Bacterial Risk Control Strategies for Blood Collection Establishments and Transfusion Services to Enhance the Safety and Availability of Platelets for Transfusion.” The new document...

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Mechanisms of Vaccine and Refrigerated Medication Degradation

Posted on Oct 24, 2019 by Alex Evans

Storage of vaccinations and other refrigerated or frozen medications outside recommended temperatures can cause irreversible loss of potency and ultimately treatment failure. With vaccines, the risks can be even higher because the patient and provider will both think they are...

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GX Solutions: New Medical-Grade Refrigerator Models Recognized by ENERGY STAR®

Posted on Oct 18, 2019 by Ben Greenfield

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently recognized additional Helmer Scientific products as meeting ENERGY STAR® energy efficiency requirements for High Performance Laboratory Refrigerators. New Helmer Scientific GX Solutions laboratory, pharmacy, and blood...

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How Storage Temperature Impacts Vaccine Degradation

Posted on Oct 17, 2019 by Alex Evans

In this blog post, Alex Evans, PharmD, CGP, from Pharmaceutical Compliance gives us an important look into the impace of vaccine storage temperatures.

An often neglected but extremely important part of the pharmacy is the medical-grade refrigerator. It is used to store your...

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Reducing Risk Related to Improper Vaccine Storage

Posted on Oct 11, 2019 by Marilyn Novell Bulloch, Pharm.D. BCPS, FCCM

Vaccines have been protecting us since the creation of the first small pox vaccine in 1796.However, the potency and protection of all vaccines can be compromised if appropriate vaccine storage and handling practices are not followed. Contamination, deterioration, and...

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Video Highlights the Benefits of a Quiet Work Environment with GX Solutions

Posted on Oct 10, 2019 by Colleen Holtkamp

High sound levels in hospital settings are a common complaint among patients, staff, and visitors. A noisy environment can impede healing in patients and have negative effects on healthcare personnel. Reducing noise helps provide a more comfortable environment for patients and a...

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USP Receives Appeals on General Chapters <795>, <797>, and <825> Postponing the Official Dates Until Further Notice

Posted on Oct 03, 2019 by Miranda Schroeder

On September 23, 2019, USP issued a statement explaining that they are postponing the official dates of the revised <795> Pharmaceutical Compounding - Nonsterile and <797> Pharmaceutical Compounding – Sterile Preparations, and the new general chapter <825> Radiopharmaceuticals –...

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Helmer Scientific to Showcase New Products at the 2019 AABB Annual Meeting

Posted on Oct 03, 2019 by Colleen Holtkamp

At Helmer Scientific, we are looking forward to our 40th consecutive year of exhibiting at the AABB Annual Meeting and introducing Pro Line Platelet Storage and GX Solutions Refrigerators. This year’s meeting will be held in San Antonio, Texas, October 19 – 22, 2019. Come and...

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Now Available – PDF Temperature Graphs and Event Reports

Posted on Sep 26, 2019 by Colleen Holtkamp

i.Series® temperature-controlled storage products from Helmer Scientific feature the i.C3® Information Center. The i.C3® touchscreen user interface provides constant temperature monitoring and robust reporting capabilities. It is integrated into i.Series® refrigerators, -30°C...

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