Storage, power & practical realities
A simple minimum-maximum fridge thermometer, placed next to the medicines rather than in the door, shows whether temperatures stayed between about 2 and 8 degrees during a power cut. Recording the readings gives your pharmacist real information to work from if there is a question about whether a product is still usable.
Also known as: min-max thermometer, fridge monitor
Related South Africa guides
Sources
- SAHPRA (South African Health Products Regulatory Authority)
- WHO guidance on cold chain management
Last reviewed: 8 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.