Extreme weather is risky for veterinary drugs, too

With consumers turning more to mail delivery of medications even as shifts in climate drive weather extremes, the risk of exposing drugs to harsh environments is gaining attention.

The article on which this episode is based was published in print on Sept. 5, 2024.

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The New York Times article cited is Hot summer threatens efficacy of mail-order medications.

The scientific study cited is Evaluation of temperature excursions from USP <659> recommendations during mail transit.