In the pharmaceutical industry, transporting pharmaceuticals is crucial to ensure that products reach warehouses, pharmacies and healthcare facilities quickly and efficiently, without compromising their quality and safety. In this context, temperature control in land, air and sea transport is essential for preventing the deterioration of medicines.
Pharmaceutical companies from India regularly ship pharmaceutical products to various countries in the European Union (EU). India, known as the “pharmacy of the world”, exports pharmaceuticals to the EU and many other parts of the world.
The efficacy of many pharmaceutical products depends on their storage and transport at specific temperatures. Biological products, such as vaccines and insulins, are particularly sensitive to temperature fluctuations. If these pharmaceutical products are exposed to temperatures outside their specified range, they may lose their efficacy, which could cause therapeutic failures and put patients’ health at risk.
The European Union has strict standards for the storage and transport of medicines, regulated by the Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) regulations. India has the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), the authority under the Indian government’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare that controls the export, import and distribution of pharmaceutical products.
These standards ensure that pharmaceutical products remain safe and effective throughout the supply chain. When transporting medicines from India, it is essential to maintain these standards to ensure that products arrive in optimal condition in cities across Europe. Refrigerated containers and real-time temperature monitoring technologies are vital to reduce these risks and ensure that medicines are kept in the required condition.
How to effectively control the temperature of a freight container
Implementing advanced technologies is essential to maintain temperature control during the transport of pharmaceutical products. These systems can send immediate alerts if temperature changes are detected, enabling quick corrective actions. Refrigerated containers and insulated packaging also play a crucial role.
At Airpharm, we specialize in providing services to the pharmaceutical sector. We handle all the logistics for shipping medicines from India to anywhere in the world. Not only do we ensure that medicines are transported under strict temperature and humidity control, but we also offer advice on customs, tariffs and optimized trade routes, while maintaining the cold chain.
If you need to send medicines of any kind from India to an EU country, contact Airpharm now. Our team of professionals will guide you through the steps to optimize your integrated pharmaceutical logistics.
