Quality Assurance Factors to be Taken into Consideration when Choosing a Provider for the Distribution of Pharmaceuticals

The Cold Chain transport of pharmaceutical products is currently a particularly ‘hot’ topic.

Pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors are required to adhere to defined guidelines on the production, packaging and supply of medicinal products for human use. It is the responsibility of the product licence holder to ensure that the product is stored and transported under the appropriate conditions throughout its life. These conditions shall ensure that quality and efficacy will not be adversely affected, therefore assuring the primary goal, and responsibility for patient safety.