There are six major differences between pharmaceutical cold storage and ordinary cold storage
1 Uses: Pharmaceutical cold storage is mainly used for the storage and distribution of pharmaceutical products such as drugs and vaccines, while ordinary cold storage is mainly used for the storage and transportation of agricultural products such as food, fruits, and vegetables.
2 Temperature range: The temperature of pharmaceutical cold storage needs to be controlled within a strict range to maintain the stability and effectiveness of the drug. Therefore, the temperature range of pharmaceutical cold storage is usually between minus 20 and minus 10. The temperature range of a normal cold storage varies depending on the items stored, for example, the temperature range of a meat cold store is usually between minus 18 and minus 12.
3. Building standards: The construction standards of pharmaceutical cold storage are higher than those of ordinary cold storage, and they need to comply with the relevant regulations of the national pharmaceutical regulatory authorities, such as the "Pharmaceutical Business Quality Management Standards". These regulations have detailed requirements for the construction, operation and management of pharmaceutical cold storage.
4. Equipment configuration: The equipment configuration of pharmaceutical cold storage is more advanced and complex than that of ordinary cold storage, including refrigeration equipment, thermal insulation equipment, monitoring equipment, etc. These devices need to be efficient, stable, and safe to ensure the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products.
5. Management requirements: The management requirements of pharmaceutical cold storage are stricter than those of ordinary cold storage, and it is necessary to establish a sound cold chain management system to comprehensively monitor and manage the storage, transportation, and distribution of drugs. At the same time, pharmaceutical cold storage also needs to carry out regular quality inspection and maintenance to ensure the quality and safety of drugs.
6. Safety precautions: The safety precautions of pharmaceutical cold storage are stricter than those of ordinary cold storage, and a complete safety precaution system is required, including fire protection system, alarm system, monitoring system, etc. These systems need to monitor temperature, humidity, gas and other parameters in the cold storage at all times, as well as carry out safety precautions and emergency treatment.