Definition: Medicinal products derived from living organisms, including vaccines, blood products, antibodies, and gene therapies. Extremely temperature-sensitive.
Temperature Requirements: Typically +2°C to +8°C (some ultra-low temperature products require -20°C to -80°C)
Handling Considerations:
- Cannot be frozen (ice crystal damage)
- Continuous temperature monitoring required
- Qualified transport and storage
- Strict chain of custody
- Expiry based on temperature history
Related Terms: Vaccine, Cold Chain, GDP, Temperature-Sensitive, Pharmaceutical Range