What temperature range is commonly required for refrigerated medications?

• A. 15-25 C
• B. -5 to 5 C
• C. 2-8 C
• D. 8-15 C

Answer: (C)

Refrigerated medications are kept in a narrow cooling window to maintain potency and stability without freezing them. The standard range is 2–8 degrees Celsius. This temperature is cool enough to slow chemical degradation and microbial growth, which helps drugs remain effective over their shelf life. Temperatures above this range can accelerate breakdown, while temperatures below can cause freezing and potential damage to the medication’s formulation. So, 2–8 C is the typical, widely used refrigeration range.