A Guide to: Pharmacy Fridges
Unlike domestic refrigerators, purpose-built pharmacy fridges are carefully designed to meet both the needs of pharmacists and the safe storage of medicines in line with manufacturers’ instructions. Pharmacies store a wide variety of medicines and vaccines, many of which will require refrigeration. Pharmacy fridges are designed to store these temperature-sensitive healthcare products at their optimum […]
How to Correctly Position a Medical Fridge
Medical fridges are an essential part of most healthcare facilities as they are used to store vital vaccines, drugs, and other temperature-sensitive medical supplies. Proper positioning of medical fridges is critical to ensuring that fridge contents are kept at the right temperature (+2oC and +8oC), remain effective, and don’t become spoiled. Proper medical fridge positioning […]
Why are Temperature Data Loggers Used in the Healthcare & Pharmaceutics Industries?
Temperature data loggers are an essential tool in the healthcare industry for monitoring and recording the temperature of critical items such as vaccines, drugs, blood, and tissue samples. These products are sensitive to temperature changes and can become less effective or even unusable if they are exposed to temperatures outside a specific range. Temperature-sensitive healthcare […]
Startups 100: CoolMed Named on Annual Index of Disruptive UK Startups
15th annual Startups 100 celebrates best new UK businesses The UK’s longest-running index of the 100 most disruptive and innovative small businesses has been announced, and here at CoolMed we’ve been listed at number 83! For the 15th year, Startups.co.uk has identified which UK businesses launched in the last 5 years are making waves. The […]
A Guide to: Medical Freezers
Although not as commonly used within healthcare facilities as medical fridges, medical freezers still play an important role in maintaining public health. Most scientists and healthcare practitioners working in research hospitals, laboratories and pharmaceutical companies rely on medical freezers to protect and extend the shelf life of the biological specimens they work with. What is […]
A Guide to: RTS Cabinets
Many vaccines and medicines require either refrigeration or freezing in order to remain potent, however some medications require “ambient” or “room-temperature” storage conditions. To meet these specific storage requirements, RTS (Room Temperature Storage) Cabinets are used. What is an RTS Cabinet? Unlike medical fridges and medical freezers, which cool down temperature-sensitive healthcare products, RTS cabinets […]
3 Ways Investing in a New Medical Fridge Will Save Your Healthcare Organisation Money
Medical fridges are an essential piece of equipment in most healthcare settings. They ensure vaccines, medicines and other healthcare products are kept at the correct temperature so they can be safely administered to patients. Without medical fridges, vaccines and other temperature-sensitive medications would become too warm, leaving them unusable. What is the lifespan of a […]
Why Choose CoolMed as Your Medical Fridge Supplier?
Having accurate and reliable medical fridges present in healthcare organisations is essential to ensure the safe distribution and effective administration of vaccines and medications for patients. Due to their importance, there are many medical fridge suppliers present in the market, so it can be difficult to know which supplier will best suit your business needs. […]
Medical Fridges and Cold Chain Storage Following the Covid-19 Pandemic
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the demand for medical fridges rose exponentially due to the development and subsequent rollout of the Covid vaccine. Doctor’s surgeries, pharmacies and vaccine clinics no longer had adequate equipment to handle the influx of vaccine deliveries. Due to this, it was necessary for healthcare organisations to invest in extra cold chain […]
Mental Health Awareness Week: 90% of Dog Owners Feel Mentally Healthier Thanks to Their Pet
Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. Founded 21 years ago, the awareness week is an annual event that highlights the importance of maintaining a healthy mindset. Taking place from 9 – 15 May, this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week focuses on loneliness. Within the UK, levels of loneliness have […]