The route temperature regulated medications travel from manufacturer to patient is complex, with multiple checks and balances to assure patient safety and therapeutic effectiveness. The Cold Chain Logistics process is a central component ensuring efficiency in the pharmaceutical supply chain. Certain pharmaceutical drug products, such as vaccines and biopharmaceuticals, must be maintained within a consistent temperature range for product potency and patient safety. Temperature Regulated Environm...
Case Study: Investment in New Packaging and Labeling Equipment Responds to Client Demand for Gummy Vitamins Introduction: Gummy multivitamins were originally marketed towards children. Recently they gained popularity among an adult demographic as a simpler alternative to OTC (over-the-counter) supplements. According to market research firm Fact.MR, adults now account for 60% of gummy vitamin consumption. This trend is expected to continue, with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 6.5% reachi...
There are still some pharmaceutical manufacturers who believe maintaining internal teams for manual chargeback processing saves money. Advances in technology and market competition have dramatically reduced the cost of more efficient solutions. Embracing a new strategy for processing chargebacks is necessary because wholesalers have increasingly sophisticated systems that can overwhelm manual processing, resulting in reduced cost control and increased financial risk. A new suite of automated...
Reno, NV (January 11, 2021) –Woodfield Distribution, LLC, a pharmaceutical logistics company, recently secured 78,605 square feet of warehouse capacity at 1175 Trademark Drive in the Reno, NV South Meadows Business Park to handle and distribute prescription and over-the-counter medications, nutritional supplements and related products. The WDSrx expansion into the South Reno submarket fills the need for specialized logistics services to accommodate economic growth in the area of distribution ...
San Antonio, TX (November 2, 2020) – As the delivery of medications to patients takes center stage during this period of supply chain disruption, Woodfield Distribution, LLC, known as WDSrx, secured a 54,000 square foot warehouse in San Antonio, Texas to assure consistent movement of prescription and over-the-counter products from manufacturers to patients and trading partners. The WDSrx expansion fills the need for specialized logistics services in the underserved Austin-San Antonio corri...
The commitment by WDSrx to employee well-being is rooted in our standards for Environmental Health and Safety. Woodfield Distribution, LLC complies with guidelines set by OSHA and follows specific Standard Operating Procedures outlining proper safety practices. Our Environmental Health and Safety initiatives and sustainability programs increase awareness, motivation and productivity. TRAINING BUILDS CONFIDENCE Our workforce is trained regularly to establish best practices that maintain a ...
Support for product recalls and withdrawals is an important function of the WDSrx Reverse Logistics department. In addition to these services, the skilled team also manages regulatory compliant product returns and destruction. A prominent national manufacturer of dietary supplements required WDSrx to manage the destruction of expired inventory according to regulatory guidelines. WDSrx Reverse Logistics Manager Bryan Flores developed the plan that involved the safe disposal of the expired suppl...
WDSrx+ Is HBO For Fans of Pharmaceutical Logistics Like an ancient Greek temple that uses strong pillars and columns in their design, several important business components support the mission of WDSrx. These components, known as Standards and Practices, require constant adherence by WDSrx employees to streamline the supply chain between treatments and patients. Standards and practices form the foundation of reputable pharmaceutical logistics services providers and include Safety and Security, Qu...
New policies, equipment and infrastructure upgrades, additional capabilities, programs, event participation and other logistics news items are highlighted each month to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to client satisfaction covered in our August 2020 news highlights. 2020 August News Highlights WDSrx presents August news highlights, showcasing an upcoming packaging machine, refrigeration unit, an internal promotion and two new videos on our capabilities and practices. Ohio Is Keeping I...
Medical device manufacturers considering outsourcing of component assembly and kitting must carefully select a partner based on their ability to perform according to rigorous Quality requirements. Codes and Regulations Regulatory guidelines for handling, storage and distribution of medical devices are detailed in the Code of Federal Regulations 21 CFR 820 administered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Proper application of the Code requires planning and oversight by an on-site Quality As...