Refrigerator Medications
Pharmaceutical Services or Medications
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3m 30s
Form an instructions for use (IFU) library for the medications inside your refrigerator. Make sure you know the storage requirements and the temperature parameters. Have a discussion with your inspector regarding what is inside the refrigerator.
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