A Really Accurate Fridge Thermometer
Can I get a fridge thermometer that is accurate within +/- 1 deg F without paying hundreds? The wife has some medication (costing $1500 every 2 weeks --- thank god for company insurance) and it sa...
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Johno02 wrote:
If you haven't already done it, check with(call customer service) the manufacturer of the medicine as to the criticality of the storage parameters. Many times the actual facts are overstated, and you may be able to relax a bit by knowing the actual manufacturer recommendations. At least, you will know all the facts for sure. In my case, insulin must be stored refrigerated, but once opened, is good for 30 days at normal room temps. and cold shots hurt a lot worse. I just wish each vial would last 30 days!
Because of liability issues a manufacturer toes the line and information in the package insert will agree word for word with text within the Physician's Desk Reference - the PDR.
Everyone without exception will defer the patient to the prescribing Dr.
Personally if the Rx Dr. Isn't an Internal Medicine specialist I then turn to a registered pharmacist for snippets of pharmacological lore. I've encountered too many red-hot pharmacists for this to be a fluke. One in particular was packed with info about Amiodarone a truly hazardous cardiac anti arrythmic
Just Some Thoughts...
