A fridge temperature log shows medicines were stored at 13C for nine hours overnight. A patient arrives to collect unopened insulin that was in the

Question

A fridge temperature log shows medicines were stored at 13C for nine hours overnight. A patient arrives to collect unopened insulin that was in the fridge during the excursion. What is the legal classification/requirement?

Accepted Answer

Quarantine affected stock and seek manufacturer or wholesaler stability advice before supply

Answer

Warm the insulin to room temperature and inspect for particles

Answer

Place the insulin in the freezer for one hour to reverse the excursion

Answer

Supply because insulin can be stored at any temperature before opening

Answer

Dispense and write a shorter expiry date without checking stability

Cold-chain excursion — GPhC CRA MCQ

A fridge temperature log shows medicines were stored at 13C for nine hours overnight. A patient arrives to collect unopened insulin that was in the fridge during the excursion. What is the legal classification/requirement?