Proper Storage of Medications✅

What is the USP temperature range for a freezer?

−25°C to −10°C (−13°F to 14°F)

What is the USP temperature range for a refrigerator (cold storage)?

2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F)

What is the USP temperature range for “cool” storage?

8°C to 15°C (46°F to 59°F)

What is Controlled Room Temperature (CRT) according to USP?

20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F)

What is the USP temperature range for “warm” storage?

30°C to 40°C (86°F to 104°F)

Why must nitroglycerin be stored in a dark glass bottle?

It is light-sensitive and must be protected from light and heat to maintain effectiveness.

How should nitroprusside be protected during IV infusion?

It should be wrapped in foil or protected from light during infusion.

Which injectable diuretic is light-sensitive?

Furosemide injection.

What types of medications besides nitroglycerin are often light-sensitive?

Many IV antibiotics and chemotherapy agents.

What is the key storage principle for all light-sensitive medications?

They must be protected from direct light exposure to prevent degradation.

Where must Schedule II (CII) controlled substances be stored?

In a locked cabinet or safe with the highest level of security.

What is required for ordering Schedule II controlled substances?

DEA Form 222 or CSOS (Controlled Substance Ordering System).

What DEA form is used to report theft or loss of controlled substances?

DEA Form 106.

What DEA form is used for destruction of controlled substances?

DEA Form 41.

What inventory requirement applies specifically to Schedule II drugs?

A perpetual inventory must be maintained.

Which controlled substance schedules require secure storage but are less strict than Schedule II?

Schedule III–V controlled substances.