Introduction A prominent operator of 90 local cancer clinics throughout Florida required an efficient, expedited logistics solution to deliver medications and therapies to every clinic and coordinate with patient appointments. The complex process involved the return and immediate re-delivery of therapies between facilities. Many products required refrigeration and special handling. WDSrx created a plan to streamline returns and fulfillment with support from Reverse Logistics and Operations teams...

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...