Guidelines for the Storage of Essential Medicines and Other Health ...
Guidelines for the Storage of Essential Medicines and Other Health ...
Guidelines for the Storage of Essential Medicines and Other Health ...
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CONTROLLING TEMPERATUREHumidityWhen product labels say “protect from moisture,” store <strong>the</strong>product in a space with no more than 60% relative humidity.To reduce <strong>the</strong> effects <strong>of</strong> humidity consider—Ventilation: Open <strong>the</strong> windows or air vents <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> storeroom toallow air circulation. Ensure all windows have screens to keepout insects <strong>and</strong> birds, <strong>and</strong> ei<strong>the</strong>r have bars or are not openwide enough <strong>for</strong> anyone to climb in. Put boxes on pallets<strong>and</strong> ensure <strong>the</strong>re is space between pallets <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> walls <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> storeroom.3Packaging: Secure all lids. Neveropen a new container unlessnecessary.57