Pharmaceutical distribution

The distribution of medications has special drug safety and security considerations.[1] Some drugs require cold chain management in their distribution.[2]

The industry uses track and trace technology, though the timings for implementation and the information required vary across different countries, with varying laws and standards.[citation needed]

  1. ^ Marucheck, Ann; Greis, Noel; Mena, Carlos; Cai, Linning (November 2011). "Product safety and security in the global supply chain: Issues, challenges and research opportunities". Journal of Operations Management. 29 (7–8): 707–720. doi:10.1016/j.jom.2011.06.007.
  2. ^ Bishara, Rafik H. (January 2006). "Cold Chain Management - An Essential Component of the Global Pharmaceutical Supply Chain" (PDF). American Pharmaceutical Review.