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...
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...
