The present invention relates to an apparatus (1) for transporting and performing operations on a plurality of drug containers, comprising an enclosure (2) receiving one removable working cold storage accumulator (7), wherein the apparatus is further provided with a substantially plane area capable of adopting a working configuration in which said plane area faces the outside environment, said plane area being provided with snap-fitting means for temporarily securing said working cold storage accumulator on said plane area, at least when said plane area is in its working configuration. The invention further relates to a method for proceeding to the withdrawal of dose(s) of product from containers stored in such an apparatus.