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Fridge medicine home transport — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateDispensing and SupplyFridge medicine home transportGPhC CRA

A patient collects a refrigerated biologic injection and says they have a four-hour journey home on a hot day. The product should remain refrigerated until use. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: B — Use appropriate cool transport and refrigerate promptly on arrival

Refrigerated biologics should be protected from heat during transport and stored according to product instructions. Cool transport should avoid freezing unless the product specifically permits it. Heat exposure can degrade protein medicines. Shaking may damage some biologics.

Reference: SmPC; BNF