Anyone handling medicines must understand that storing them directly on the floor is unsafe. Medicines should always be kept above ground level to prevent moisture damage, contamination, and pest exposure. Proper storage safeguards quality, ensures regulatory compliance, and ultimately protects patient health. Awareness of this basic principle is essential

Medicine boxes should never be placed directly on the floor and must always be stored on raised frames, racks, or pallets.This Is Essential for the following reasons:

1)Prevent Moisture Contamination : Concrete and tiled floors can absorb and release moisture, especially during monsoon or high-humidity conditions. Placing boxes directly on the floor increases the risk of water seepage, dampness, and mould growth potentially compromising the integrity of the medicines.

2)Ensure Proper Air Circulation: Elevating medicine cartons ensures free airflow around them, which is essential for maintaining temperature and humidity within acceptable storage limits, especially for temperature-sensitive formulations.

3)Minimise Pest and Rodent Access: Raised storage reduces contact with rodents, ants, insects, and other pests that often dwell near floor level. This is a key requirement under Schedule M and WHO-GSDP (Good Storage and Distribution Practices) guidelines.

4)Prevent Physical Damage: Boxes on the floor are prone to damage from foot traffic, cleaning equipment, or trolleys. Elevating them protects packaging and product labels, which are essential for traceability and compliance.

5)Regulatory Compliance: Regulatory authorities such as the CDSCO, US FDA, and WHO explicitly advise against direct floor storage of pharmaceutical goods. Non-compliance can lead to inspection remarks, warning letters, or even suspension of licenses.

Use plastic or wooden pallets, metal racks, or specially designed slotted frames that are at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. Ensure regular pest control and environmental monitoring of these storage areas.

Let’s continue to uphold the highest standards in storage safety and pharmaceutical quality.

Warm regards,

JAKSTAR PHARMA,

Yout Trusted Healthcare Partner.