The conditions which a compounded sterile preparation (CSP) is stored under plays an important role in determining the beyond-use date (BUD). A beyond-use date (BUD) is the date or time after which administration of a CSP shall not be initiated and is determined from the...
Hazardous drugs (HDs) are drugs that pose a potential health risk to healthcare workers involved in handling them. These drugs require special storage and handling due to their inherent toxicities.
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Researchers and clinicians rely on their cold-storage equipment to maintain the integrity and quality of precious patient samples and other biological products. The failure of a cold-storage unit can compromise samples, which disrupts critical research and has a significant...
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines the vaccine cold chain as a temperature-controlled environment used to maintain and distribute vaccines in optimal condition. All vaccines lose potency over time, but how quickly they lose potency is dependent upon...
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At the core of any meaningful service initiative are the capabilities, enthusiasm and passion of the participants. Therefore, supporting the grass roots initiatives of our employees has been an essential part of Helmer Scientific’s corporate citizenship strategy. When designing...
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What started out as a passion to help others turned into a life-changing event for Justin Fisher, an engineering tech for Helmer Scientific. As a long-time participant in Helmer generosity programs, Justin’s “aha” moment occurred when he decided to participate in a program for...
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