According to a recent report by The New York Times, temperatures inside drug delivery trucks can reach 150 degrees Fahrenheit (65 Celsius), well above the safe storage range of 68 to 77 degrees recommended by pharmaceutical standards.
Research has shown that more than two-thirds of mail containing medication spends most of its time outside this safe temperature range, “causing alarm among medical professionals.” Medications such as insulin and even birth control pills can be destroyed by exposure to extreme heat.
Doctors advise patients to visit local pharmacies, especially during the summer months, for heat-sensitive medications such as liquids or aerosols.
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Source: Ferra
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