All pharmacy operation records, such as fridge temperature logs, must be kept for a minimum of which period?

In Saskatchewan, all pharmacy operation records, including refrigerator temperature logs, are required to be maintained for a minimum of two years. This duration is established to ensure that pharmacies can adequately track and verify the storage conditions of medications and related supplies, which is critical for patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Maintaining these records for at least two years allows for the monitoring of any variations that could affect the efficacy of medications due to temperature fluctuations, ensuring that pharmacists can provide appropriate care and advice to patients based on the integrity of their medications. This retention period strikes a balance between effective management of documentation and the practicalities of resource conserving in the pharmacy setting.