Guides

In today’s pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, cold chain compliance is non-negotiable. As we move through 2025, the demand for tightly regulated, temperature-sensitive therapies continue to grow, alongside the expectations of global regulators. Ensuring safe and compliant storage and distribution of vaccines, biologics, and other high-value pharmaceuticals has never been more critical.  ARCTIKO designs and […]

Clinical trials demand efficient storage and handling of sensitive materials. Whether you’re operating within a small clinical site or managing a complex clinical trial supply chain, one thing remains consistent: maintaining the integrity of trial samples can make or break a study. While much attention is given to trial design, recruitment and data collection, a […]

Sudden power outages threaten vaccine efficacy, as the critical storage temperature range must be maintained for potency. Even brief temperature deviations can compromise effectiveness, risking public health and causing financial losses. This guide offers practical steps for safeguarding vaccine storage during power cuts in clinical, pharmacy, and laboratory settings, ensuring compliance with UKHSA and MHRA […]

Ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers are essential equipment across multiple industries, providing the necessary conditions to preserve sensitive materials at extremely low temperatures. This guide explores key aspects of ULT freezers, including operational temperatures, maintenance best practices, costs, energy consumption, lifespan, applications, and efficiency considerations. What is Ultra-Low Temperature? Ultra-low temperature storage refers to conditions typically […]

Understanding ULT Freezers Ultra-low freezers are specialised storage units designed to maintain temperatures between -40°C and -86°C, significantly colder than standard medical freezers. They are crucial in scientific and medical fields for preserving sensitive biological materials, certain pharmaceuticals and vaccines. During the COVID-19 pandemic, ULT freezers became especially useful in aiding vaccination campaigns worldwide. What […]

Accurate temperature control is essential for maintaining the safety, potency, and efficacy of vaccines and biological samples. One of the most critical factors in medical cold storage is temperature uniformity and the refrigeration unit’s capacity to maintain a consistent temperature throughout all sections. Failure to maintain correct temperatures can lead to wasted stock, unusable pharmaceuticals, […]

A regular domestic refrigerator is inadequate for keeping vaccinations, medicines, and other medical supplies safe. Medical-grade refrigerators are built to maintain exact temperature control, avoid contamination, and keep the contents secure. This article will go through the numerous medical refrigerators available, such as pharmaceutical, blood bank, and biomedical fridges. We will go through their distinct […]

Medical refrigerators are purpose-built to ensure that medications and vaccines are stored at specific temperatures to preserve their potency. Fluctuations outside these temperature ranges can compromise the quality of sensitive products, potentially making them ineffective or even dangerous to use.  This is where temperature probes prove invaluable. Built-in probes within medical fridges continuously track the […]

Blood bank fridges play a crucial role in preserving the integrity of blood and its components, ensuring they remain safe and suitable for life-saving transfusions. Through precise temperature regulation, these refrigerators are at the centre of medical facilities and blood banks, supporting healthcare systems worldwide. Why are blood bank fridges used? In blood banks, refrigerators […]

Both public and private healthcare systems prioritise providing the best possible patient care. Effective medicine storage is crucial to healthcare treatment, often requiring specialised equipment like medical refrigerators. Why Are Medical Refrigerators Essential? Proper storage conditions are vital for maintaining the effectiveness of certain medications. Hospitals typically use medical refrigerators in clinical units to ensure […]