The daily work of a pharmacist involves greater responsibility than many patients realise. Behind the first line of contact – conversation, advice, assistance in choosing medicines – there are many tasks that the patient does not see, but which determine the safety and effectiveness of the therapy. One of them is monitoring the storage conditions of medicines.
Medicines retain their quality best under the right conditions – above all, at a stable temperature and the right level of humidity. Even slight deviations can affect the effectiveness of treatment and, consequently, the patient’s health. That is why monitoring these parameters has been part of a pharmacist’s daily work for years.
In practice, this means regularly checking, recording and archiving the results – a necessary but time-consuming task. From time to time, there is also talk of possible changes in regulations that could make these obligations even more formalised. Although it was initially announced that the requirements of the Minister of Health’s regulation* would come into force on 3 December 2025, it is not known when and to what extent they will be implemented. Regardless, it is worth remembering that ensuring proper storage conditions is a good practice in itself – one that simply pays off.
The most valuable resource in a pharmacy remains the time that can be devoted to the patient. That is why it is good to have a partner in the form of a system that takes over routine but responsible tasks and gives you peace of mind that everything is under constant control – regardless of what is written in the regulations.
Monitoring storage conditions is now more than just an obligation – it is a way to gain a competitive advantage and peace of mind in your daily work.
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* regulations in force in Poland
The daily challenges of pharmacists
Let’s imagine a typical day at a pharmacy. In addition to serving patients, dispensing medicines and maintaining medical records, pharmacists must check the temperature and humidity in refrigerators, storage rooms and sales areas several times a day. Each result must be recorded, and in the event of deviations, action must be taken and a report prepared. This is repetitive work that requires a great deal of discipline, as the slightest error in measurement or recording can have serious consequences.
No wonder pharmacists are increasingly looking for tools that can do this for them and ensure that the data is always complete and reliable.
How does CoolSens work in a pharmacy?
CoolSens was created precisely to relieve pharmacists of this burden. It is an intelligent system that automatically monitors temperature and humidity in selected areas of the pharmacy – both in refrigerators and rooms.
The system runs in the background, constantly collecting data and storing it in a secure cloud. If conditions begin to deviate from the norm, the pharmacist immediately receives a notification – so they do not have to check and compare the results themselves. What is more, all data is archived in accordance with current legal requirements, eliminating the need for manual notes and documentation.
In one of the pharmacies where CoolSens was implemented, the pharmacists summed it up succinctly:
‘CoolSens has relieved us of our routine duties. We no longer have to remember to make manual records, and the system monitors the conditions itself and alerts us in case of deviations. This saves us time and reduces the risk of errors, thus increasing our efficiency and safety.’
– describes a pharmacist from a pharmacy in Wesoła-Zielona in her reference.
Technology at the service of people
The most important thing is that CoolSens does not replace people – their knowledge, experience and responsibility. Instead, it gives pharmacists a tool that facilitates their daily work and allows them to focus on what is really important. It is an example of technology that works for people, not against them.
This allows pharmacists to devote more time to talking to patients, advising them and dispelling any doubts they may have about their treatment. It also gives them peace of mind, knowing that the system monitors the storage conditions of medicines and that they will be alerted immediately in the event of a problem.
Thanks to such solutions, work in a pharmacy becomes calmer, more predictable and, most importantly, patient-focused. Because that is what pharmacy is all about – making patients feel safe and providing pharmacists with tools that really support their daily responsibilities.
Environmental monitoring is a universal solution – it works wherever product quality and safety are paramount. CoolSens can be a reliable support not only in pharmacies, but also in many other industries:
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- What increases the safety of your products?
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