THE IMPACT OF COLD CHAIN LOGISTICS ON HEALTHCARE

Most pharmaceuticals are temperature sensitive and hence, they need to be handled with more care and alertness as compared to other products. Biologics from clinical trials and other categories of pharmaceuticals are also often susceptible to damage at the slightest change in temperature, light, or humidity. Because of how vital these products are to the well-being and quality of life of certain populations, clinical trial drugs can take years before they are approved by the relevant authorities. The transportation and storage for the related clinical trial products have to be immaculate as the slightest of deviations may lead to complications. To sustain a product’s viability and integrity, the materials used and the final product itself have to be kept at their required temperatures. It is a delicate balance to maintain as any fluctuation can lead to it being compromised. This means that these medication and vaccines can cause potentially fatal side effects when mishandled. It is vital then to incorporate systems that can adjust to the ever-changing and fluctuating difficulties of the healthcare industry.