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A Guide to: Determining What Size Medical Fridge You Need

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With a wide range of medical fridges to choose from, it can be hard to determine exactly what size you need. From small solid door fridges to large glass door fridges, when it comes to medical fridges the options available are widespread. This guide provides information on the different size medical fridges we supply and […]

A Guide to: The Cold Chain System

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The cold-chain system is the process by which vaccines and medicines are kept within a specific temperature range from the moment of manufacture to the point of administration. The cold-chain ensures that vaccines and medicines do not become damaged or spoiled because of temperature fluctuations. Fluctuations in the cold-chain can occur at any point during […]

A Guide to: Ward Fridges

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The need for specialist medical fridges is essential to provide the best quality patient care.  Providing hospital patients with safe medical care is essential, and this is an idea that remains consistent in both public and privately funded healthcare systems.  To provide this high standard of care, medical staff will often need to administer certain […]

A Guide to: Vaccine Fridges

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When transporting and storing vaccines and medicines, it is essential that they are stored at a very specific temperature range to ensure they are safe to administer and use; this is also known as the cold chain. To ensure that medications and vaccines are maintained at this specific temperature, they must be stored in dedicated […]

A Guide to: Medical Fridges for Cosmetic Surgeries

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The cosmetic surgery sector is booming in the UK, with around 28,000 operations taking place in 2017, according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. The Cosmetic Industry The cosmetic industry is a highly lucrative market for practitioners, with more than £3.6 billion being spent each year, and £2.75 billion of this spend being […]

What Products Can Be Stored in a Laboratory Fridge?

Refrigeration has revolutionised modern life. Not only do fridges keep many food products from spoiling, but modern refrigeration methods have also allowed for great changes to the medical industry too. For instance, medical fridges and freezers are now a vital piece of equipment in most laboratories. Although they look similar to domestic fridges, lab fridges […]

A Guide to: Buying a Medical Refrigerator

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A specialist medical refrigeration unit is the most important piece of equipment in any medical practice. In this guide, we will explain why you need a medical fridge in your healthcare practice and provide the necessary information to help you choose the best unit for your needs. What is a Medical Fridge? A medical fridge […]

A Guide to: Monitoring the Temperature of Your Medical Fridge

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As of 2020, the NHS spent approximately £1.3 billion on public health, including immunisation medicines every year. Although this is the combined total of multiple different public healthcare services, vaccinations take up a large part of this budget.  If medications aren’t stored properly and become unusable, a substantial amount of this money is subsequently lost. […]

A Guide to: the Cost of Medical Fridges

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Storing medicines and vaccinations properly is essential in medical facilities. You have two options: use a standard fridge or use a medical fridge specially designed for storing medicines. Medical fridges represent a larger investment. As a result, some health organisations might choose to use a standard fridge to save money. However, aside from being potentially […]

A Guide to: Repairing and Replacing Medical Fridges

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Medical fridges are essential for storing medicines, drugs and vaccines correctly. Many medicines need to be stored at specific temperatures to ensure they can be used safely, otherwise their integrity can be affected. This can cost a large amount of money in lost medicines and they can become dangerous or ineffective. Having a dedicated medical […]