31/08/2026
Protecting Temperature-Sensitive Pharmaceuticals During Power Outages
Cyprus is no stranger to extreme summer temperatures. As demand for electricity rises during prolonged heatwaves, the pressure on the power grid increases, making power outages more likely. While an interruption to the electricity supply may be an inconvenience for most businesses, for pharmaceutical logistics providers it presents a far greater challenge.
The challenge becomes even greater when handling temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals such as vaccines, biologicals and insulin. These products require refrigerated storage conditions of 2°C to 8°C, while others must be kept at low freezing temperatures ranging from –15°C to –25°C. Power outages pose a significant threat and can quickly lead to temperature excursions, potentially compromising the quality, efficacy and safety of these products.
At Marathon Distributors, we have built multiple layers of protection into our operations to maintain the strict storage conditions, even during extended power outages.
These measures include:
- Backup generators
- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
- Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
- Building Management System (BMS)
- Automatic power failure and temperature excursion alarms
- Emergency response and product relocation
- Preventive maintenance programmes
- Temperature mapping and calibration
With our robust infrastructure, reliable equipment, continuous monitoring and established emergency protocols, we protect the integrity of these products at all times and, ultimately, the safety of the patients who rely on them.
