Addressing the challenges in the global pharmaceutical cold chain

Niall Balfour, CEO, Tower Cold Chain, discusses the current challenges in the pharmaceutical cold chain and highlights the strategies implemented by logistic providers to help deliver a robust, reliable, reusable supply chain.

There is little room for error in most global supply chains, but faultless operations in the pharmaceutical sector are critical. With many biopharmaceuticals requiring temperature-controlled preservation throughout their journey from manufacturer to patient, stringent handling and storage are essential. Coupled with mounting regulations in an international market and growing demand for tangible sustainability, traceability and digitalisation, outsourced partners are under increasing pressure to keep pace with the challenges of transporting temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals.

Covid-19 underlined how volatile and fast changing the pharmaceutical supply chain can be. The only certain thing in today’s world is that the continuation of change and complexity is inevitable. The need to reduce waste and energy, adapt quickly to unpredictable demand, maximise operational efficiencies and improve international reach – all whilst delivering life-saving pharmaceuticals, are challenges for many in the industry.

What is assured is that stakeholders will continue to require robust, reliable, reusable cold storage solutions, which provide effective temperature sensitive control on every shipment. With the support of a reliable partner, pharmaceutical manufacturers can face challenges head on, with peace of mind that whatever challenges arise, pharmaceuticals will arrive on time, undamaged and with zero temperature excursions.

To read the full PMPS November 2022 issue, click here: https://www.samedanltd.com/pharmaceutical-manufacturing-and-packing-sourcer-pmps/