The storage conditions of drugs

Abstract

One of the pharmacist's main responsibilities is to guarantee the quality of the products he dispenses. This quality strongly depends on the conditions under which these products are stored, and it is only assured for a specified period, called shelf-life. The pharmacist must master these two parameters (shelf-life and storage conditions) and, if necessary, convince his patients about their importance. The purpose of this conference is to explain how the validity of a drug is determined, what factors may cause its instability, how it manifests itself, and how it can be prevented. It will also consider the case of drugs that must be prepared extemporaneously. Finally, it will specifically address the conservation of drugs in pharmacy, especially when they require well controlled storage conditions