USP 797/800 / FGI Guidelines 2.5-2.3
What it means on the job
USP 797/800 and FGI Guidelines require pharmaceutical storage areas to maintain temperatures between 68-77°F (20-25°C) for controlled room temperature drugs. At 78°F the room exceeds the limit, and without a temperature monitoring/alarm system, excursions can go undetected for hours or days, potentially rendering expensive medications ineffective or dangerous.
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TIA-607-D 6.3
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USP 800 / ASHRAE 170 Table 7-1
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