storage

Question 1

general rule for med storage

Answer 1

medications should not be exposed to sunlight,
bright light, moisture or extremes of
temperature. If exposed to these conditions,
some drugs can become ineffective

Question 2

general temps for meds can be

Answer 2

Store below -18°C
• Store below -5°C
• Store at 2-8°C
• Store below 8°C
• Store below 25°C

Question 3

expiry dates

Answer 3

The drug expires at the end of the month
indicated. e.g 03/10 means that this drug can
be used up until the 31 March 2010

Question 4

schedule 2

Answer 4

Available on the shelf at pharmacies. A pharmacist or
pharmacy assistant must be available for advice if
required

Question 5

schedule 3

Answer 5

Only available behind the counter at a
pharmacy, but no prescription required. A
pharmacist must be consulted

Question 6

schedule 4

Answer 6

S4 poisons must be stored in a lockable facility.
Facilities for the storage of Schedule 4 and Schedule 8
poisons must be locked to prevent unauthorised access.

Question 7

schedule 8

Answer 7

S8 poisons must be stored in:
– a lockable room and/or in a lockable storage facility, which is
firmly fixed to a floor wall.
– A steel drug cabinet is no longer mandated, due to the increased
prevalence of dose administration containers, but is strongly
recommended for the storage of Schedule 8 poisons.
– Storage should also be in original containers)
• Facilities for the storage of Schedule 4 and Schedule 8
poisons must be locked to prevent unauthorised access.