What is the most cost-effective Health Canada-compliant vaccine refrigerator for a small pharmacy?

Delmen Medical Supply offers cost-effective Health Canada-compliant vaccine refrigerators designed for pharmacies and clinics across Canada, with reliable performance, precise temperature control, and free nationwide shipping.

What temperature should a vaccine refrigerator maintain?

A medical or vaccine refrigerator must consistently maintain a temperature between 2°C and 8°C to ensure the safety and effectiveness of vaccines and temperature-sensitive medications.

What is the difference between a domestic fridge and a medical-grade laboratory refrigerator?

Medical-grade refrigerators use forced-air cooling for uniform temperature, glycol-encased probes for accurate liquid temperature readings, and digital microprocessor controllers. Unlike domestic fridges, they include alarms and monitoring systems to prevent temperature fluctuations and inventory loss.

How is a vaccine refrigerator different from a regular fridge?

Vaccine refrigerators are specifically designed for healthcare use with precise temperature stability, alarm systems, and compliance with regulatory standards, whereas regular household fridges cannot reliably maintain medical storage conditions.

What kind of emergency service is available if my fridge temperature fluctuates?

Delmen Medical Supply provides 24/7 technical support, fast replacement part shipping, and in many regions offers emergency loaner units to maintain cold chain compliance while your refrigerator is being serviced.

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-Medical Refrigeration · Cold Chain

Canada’s Most Affordable Medical-Grade Vaccine Refrigeration

Canada’s Most Affordable

Medical-Grade Vaccine

Refrigeration

Designed for pharmacies, clinics, labs, and healthcare facilities across Canada. Medical-grade cold storage with continuous monitoring — built to keep temperature-sensitive inventory compliant.

7-Year

Compressor warranty

Free

WiFi monitor, every unit ($199 value)

Health Canada

Compliant across all models

Canada-Wide

Delivery + GTA white-glove instal

-Built by Delmen · NordVax TempGuard

NordVax TempGuard — the only vaccine fridge in North America with built-in UPS.

When the power fails, every other vaccine fridge fails with it. TempGuard doesn’t. The backup battery is built into the cabinet — so the moment the grid drops, it takes over instantly and holds a full 2–8°C for 8+ hours. No external box, no second outlet, no service contract. The grid can quit. The fridge won’t.

8+ hr

Runtime at 2–8°C

4 sizes

11 / 14.7 / 26.7 / 35.5 cu ft

LiFePO₄

LiFePO₄ Battery chemistry

Canada-Wide

Delivery + GTA white-glove instal

Trusted by pharmacies and clinics across Canada

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NordVax NOR-5L42 (1.85 Cu.ft) Counter Top Vaccine/Medical Refrigerator
Compact pharmacy refrigerator for small clinics, exam rooms, or backup use. Maintains consistent 2–8°C storage in a space-saving design—ideal for low-volume needs.

$1,350.00

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NordVax NOR-5L756 (26.700 Cu.Ft) Vaccine/Medical Refrigerator
Built for busy pharmacies handling higher volumes. Consistent 2–8°C performance with spacious, organized storage.

$6,100.00

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NordVax NOR-5L606 (21.40 Cu.Ft) Vaccine/Medical Refrigerator
Built for busy pharmacies handling higher volumes. Consistent 2–8°C performance with spacious, organized storage.

$4,900.00

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NordVax NOR-5L416 (14.6 Cu.ft) Vaccine/Medical Refrigerator
Built for busy pharmacies handling higher volumes. Consistent 2–8°C performance with spacious, organized storage.

$3,950.00

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NordVax NOR-5L316 (11 Cu.ft) Vaccine/Medical Refrigerator
High-capacity refrigerator for growing pharmacies. Precise 2–8°C control, built-in alarms, and efficient storage for daily workflow.

$3,400.00

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NordVax NOR-5L1366B (48.24 Cu.Ft) Vaccine/Medical Refrigerator
Built for busy pharmacies handling higher volumes. Consistent 2–8°C performance with spacious, organized storage.

$8,900.00

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NordVax NOR-5L126 (5.16 Cu.ft) Undercounter Vaccine/Medical Refrigerator
Mid-size unit for clinics and smaller pharmacies. Reliable 2–8°C storage with organized shelving for everyday vaccine and medication use.

$1,750.00

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NordVax NOR-5L1006 (34.26 Cu.ft) Vaccine/Medical Refrigerator
Large-scale unit for hospitals and high-volume operations. Reliable 2–8°C storage with maximum capacity and organization.

$7,500.00

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-Industries We Serve

Built for the places that can’t afford a temperature excursion.

Designed for pharmacies, clinics, labs, and healthcare facilities across Canada. Medical-grade cold storage with continuous monitoring — built to keep temperature-sensitive inventory compliant.

Community Pharmacy

Vaccines, insulin, and temperature-sensitive dispensing stock.

Hospital & Health Systems

Central-fill pharmacy, bulk biologics, and ward-level storage.

Long-Term Care

Resident medication and vaccine storage across distributed sites.

Vaccine & Travel Clinics

High-turnover vaccine inventory with daily stock checks.

Family Practice & Walk-In Clinics

In-office vaccines and refrigerated medications.

Veterinary Clinics

Animal vaccines, biologics, and temperature-sensitive treatments.

Laboratory & Research

Reagents, samples, and specimens requiring stable cold storage.

-Compliance & Guidelines

Built to meet Canada’s healthcare cold-chain refrigeration standards.

Delmen’s medical-grade refrigerators are engineered to meet Health Canada and provincial pharmacy-college requirements for safe storage of temperature-sensitive medications and vaccines.

Health Canada (GUI-0069)

Temp Control for Drug Storage & Transport

Requires controlled-condition storage with continuous monitoring and documentation. Delmen units provide precise 2–8°C control, built-in logging, and automated alerts.

Public Health Agency of Canada

National Vaccine Storage Guidelines

Proper vaccine storage is essential to safety and efficacy. Delmen refrigerators hold the optimal range with reliable, accurate cooling.

NAPRA

Cold Chain Guidelines

Maintaining the cold chain protects vaccine and medication integrity. Delmen supports compliance with validated equipment, continuous monitoring, and real-time alerts.

Provincial Colleges of Pharmacy

Storage & Handling Standards

Provincial pharmacy colleges require controlled storage for dispensed medications. Delmen units meet requirements for temperature control and controlled-substance-adjacent storage.

Cold Chain Protocol

Vaccines & Biologics · Integrity & Potency

Stable temperatures prevent cold-chain disruptions that compromise vaccines and biologics. Delmen units maintain consistent temperature to protect potency.

Continuous Monitoring & Documentation

Audit Readiness

Daily min/max logging and excursion alerts keep records inspection-ready. Every unit ships with a calibrated thermometer; a free WiFi monitor is included.

-Compare all 12 models

At a glance. Sorted by form factor, then capacity.

Pick by the cubic-feet column first, then check footprint and shelf count. All units — 5-year compressor warranty, 2-year parts & labour.

Model

Type

Capacity

Dimensions (H × W × D)

Shelves

Weight

Door

SKU

Price (CAD)

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Standard series — 7-yr compressor · 1-yr no lemon

NOR-5L42

Under

1.45 cu ft

19.0″ × 17.7″ × 17.7″

63 lb

Heated Glass

11-001

$1,250

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NOR-5L42

Under

4.45 cu ft

31.8″ × 24.2″ × 23.4″

106 lb

Heated Glass

11-002

$1,850

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NOR-5L42

UPRIGHT

11.16 cu ft

75.5″ × 23.7″ × 23.4″

179 lb

Heated Glass

11-003

$2,400

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NOR-5L416

UPRIGHT

14.70 cu ft

75.5″ × 27.2″ × 25.7″

216 lb

Heated Glass

11-004

$2,850

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NOR-5L606

UPRIGHT

21.40 cu ft

75.9″ × 29.8″ × 29.5″

256 lb

Heated Glass

11-005

$3,200

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NOR-5L756

DOUBLE

26.70 cu ft

75.0″ × 35.0″ × 32.0″

309 lb

Heated Glass (double)

11-006

$3,800

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NOR-5L1006

DOUBLE

35.53 cu ft

75.5″ × 48.0″ × 31.8″

406 lb

Heated Glass (double)

11-007

$4,650

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NOR-5L1366B

DOUBLE

48.24 cu ft

75.8″ × 59.1″ × 35.2″

500 lb

Heated Glass (double)

11-008

Price TBC

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TempGuard series — built-in UPS · LiFePO₄ battery · 8+ hour runtime

NOR-5L316TG

UPRIGHT

11.16 cu ft

75.5″ × 23.7″ × 23.4″

209 lb

Heated Glass

11-009

Price TBC

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NOR-5L416TG

UPRIGHT

14.70 cu ft

75.5″ × 27.2″ × 25.7″

246 lb

Heated Glass

11-010

$3,200

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NOR-5L756TG

DOUBLE

26.70 cu ft

75.0″ × 35.0″ × 32.0″

339 lb

Heated Glass (double)

11-011

$4,200

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NOR-5L1006TG

DOUBLE

35.53 cu ft

75.5″ × 48.0″ × 31.8″

436 lb

Heated Glass (double)

11-012

$5,100

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★ Recommended · Vaccine clinics. Heated glass — anti-condensation door panel kept just above dew point so contents stay visible without opening. All models: 7-yr compressor warranty · 1-yr no lemon. Prices in CAD, ex-delivery. Pricing subject to change.

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