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Vaccine Storage Monitoring That Satisfies CDC VFC Requirements

PharmaWatch replaces manual twice-daily checks with continuous automated monitoring — every reading logged automatically, every excursion alerted immediately.

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No Wifi Required
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No Upfront Costs
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One System. Monitoring, Compliance, Protection.

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Know Before Vaccines Are Ever at Risk
PharmaWatch monitors refrigerated and frozen vaccine storage continuously — alerting your team the moment temperatures drift outside range. Before a single dose is compromised.
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Automated Temperature Records
Every reading logged automatically with a timestamp. Every alarm documented with a user ID and resolution note. Records that satisfy Joint Commission, CDC VFC, State Board of Pharmacy, and FDA requirements — built continuously, no manual entry required.
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Up and Running in Minutes
Ships pre-configured. Plug it in and monitoring starts immediately — no IT, no WiFi, no setup. Your nursing or administrative staff can handle the installation.
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Built for vaccine storage environments

What We Monitor

Every parameter your refrigerated and frozen vaccine storage requires — tracked continuously so a temperature drift never reaches your inventory before your team does.

Temperature
Continuous monitoring across refrigerated, frozen, and ultra-cold vaccine storage ranges.
Humidity
Ambient humidity monitoring for vaccine storage rooms and enclosures
Open Door Detection
Every door open event logged with timestamp and duration. Extended openings trigger immediate alerts.
Power Status
Immediate alert on power loss with 5-day battery backup
Our speciality

Vaccine Storage Enviroments We Monitor

Works with every cold room and walk-in unit configuration used in healthcare and pharmaceutical storage — no matter the size, layout, or application.

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Stand-alone pharmaceutical refrigerators (2°C–8°C)
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Stand-alone freezers (-50°C to -15°C)
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Combination refrigerator-freezer units
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mRNA vaccine ultra-cold storage (-60°C to -80°C)
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Mobile vaccine storage units
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Pharmacy vaccine refrigerators
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Hospital and clinic vaccine storage
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Why we’re different

There’s a Reason Facilities Choose Us.

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No False Alarms When the Door Opens

Every door opening spikes air temperature — standard sensors alarm, staff silence it, real excursions get missed. PharmaWatch's Virtual Temperature Buffering™ (VTB™) tracks actual vaccine temperature, not the air. Alarms only fire when it matters.

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Catch Equipment Problems Early

A failing vaccine refrigerator degrades before it dies. PharmaWatch's predictive analytics track compressor cycle patterns and recovery times — flagging struggling equipment weeks ahead of failure, before a single dose is lost.

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Every Location. One Dashboard.

Single clinic or hundreds of locations — every vaccine storage unit on one dashboard. Compliance reports for any site in 3 clicks, from any device.

Backed by a 100% U.S. based support team trained in regulated healthcare environments — ensuring fast response, expert guidance, and uninterrupted protection.

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Frequently ask a questions

Find the answers here

What temperature ranges does PharmaWatch monitor for vaccine storage?
PharmaWatch monitors refrigerated vaccine storage at 2°C–8°C, frozen vaccine storage at -50°C to -15°C, and ultra-cold mRNA vaccine storage at -60°C to -80°C. All ranges are monitored continuously with 5-minute readings and configurable alert thresholds specific to each storage type.
How does PharmaWatch eliminate false alarms when the vaccine fridge door opens?
PharmaWatch’s patented Virtual Temperature Buffering™ (VTB™) models actual vaccine temperature rather than ambient air. When someone opens the fridge door, air temperature spikes momentarily. VTB™ filters these events so alarms only fire for genuine excursions — not routine vaccine access.
Which compliance standards does PharmaWatch support for vaccine storage?
PharmaWatch supports Joint Commission temperature monitoring requirements, CDC Vaccines for Children (VFC) documentation requirements, state immunization program requirements, State Board of Pharmacy requirements, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11. The same system works across all of them — your records are continuously built and always ready for any reviewer.
Does PharmaWatch replace manual temperature checks?
Yes. PharmaWatch monitors continuously and logs every reading automatically — every 5 minutes, with timestamps. Manual twice-daily checks are no longer needed. Your temperature documentation is always complete, always accurate, and always ready for review without any staff time spent on logging.
What happens if the power goes out?
Built-in 5-day battery backup keeps monitoring running independently of your facility’s power grid. Your team is alerted immediately via call, text, or email. When power returns, all timestamped data syncs automatically. Zero gaps in your temperature record.
Does PharmaWatch work without WiFi?
Yes — entirely on cellular. No network credentials, no firewall changes, no IT involvement. Ideal for clinics and public health facilities without dedicated IT staff. Monitoring keeps running regardless of network availability.
Can PharmaWatch manage multiple clinic or pharmacy locations from one account?
Yes. The State of Arkansas Immunization Program manages 400 vaccine storage zones across 100 clinics from a single PharmaWatch dashboard. Every location visible in real time, compliance reports for any site in 3 clicks, from any device.
How easy is PharmaWatch to set up?
Very easy. Sensors ship pre-configured — plug in and monitoring starts immediately. No IT involvement, no network credentials, no training sessions. The State of Arkansas put it best: “The nurses are training themselves.”

Protect What You Can’t Afford to Lose.

Our team will walk you through a live demo tailored to your facility — your equipment, your compliance requirements, your timeline. No generic slide deck.

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