Safely ship medicines refrigerated abroad
Short answer: ship temperature-sensitive medicines abroad in a Polystyrene Box with validated insulation performance and conditioned gel packs, in line with GDP guidelines, and record the temperature in transit with a data logger. For short routes, an insulated liner is sufficient; for 2–8 °C over several days, choose a thick-walled box with preconditioned packs.
Medicines must be shipped carefully and with suitable gel packs to maintain their quality and efficacy during transport abroad. In this blog, we explain what you should pay attention to when shipping temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products.
Why is chilled shipping essential?
Many medicines, particularly biological medicines, vaccines and certain injectable products, are temperature-sensitive. An environment that is too warm or too cold can affect the efficacy of the medicine. Strict temperature control during transport is therefore crucial.
GDP guidelines
The Good Distribution Practice (GDP) guidelines apply to pharmaceutical transport. These guidelines prescribe how medicines must be handled during transport and storage, including temperature monitoring and recording.
Choosing the right packaging
At Cooled Solutions, we are happy to advise you on the right combination of insulated packaging and coolants. For longer transports, EPS boxes with gel packs are often the best choice. For shorter shipments, an insulated liner is sufficient.
Would you like advice on the right solution for your pharmaceutical transport? Please contact our inside sales team at info@cooledsolutions.com or call +31 (0) 255 234 200.
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