Lack of storage temperature during transport of pharmaceuticals may affect the effect of the drug

Recent research analyzes an increasing demand for the transport and storage of pharmaceuticals under preserved temperature conditions.

High humidity, strong impact during travel, bright light and storage at the wrong temperature during transport can have serious consequences for pharmaceuticals. Changes in temperature and humidity during delivery and shipping can destroy the effective components of these products.

Vaccines, biological substances and special diagnoses are very sensitive to internal influences. The main problem with these temperature-sensitive products is that changes in texture due to improper handling can reduce the effectiveness of the drug when it comes to health care workers or patients. without being detected. Patients often do not know that the shelf life of the drug is reduced and the effective components of the drug are destroyed, in rare cases, liquid products may clump or pills may flow. out.

Vaccines need to be stored at a temperature of 2 to 8 degrees Celsius (Photo: cdc.gov)

According to a study led by the Life Science Advisory Group, 19% of the world's best-selling pharmaceuticals are temperature-sensitive.

This means approximately one fifth of the total pharmaceutical market (about 650 USD bn) represents temperature-sensitive products. It is estimated that the portion of this temperature-sensitive product is believed to increase in the following years, when the biological market grows with an average annual rate of 13%; while chemicals based on chemicals grow at 8%.

Novumed advisors analyzed over a total of 600 products of the world's largest healthcare companies (pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, vaccines and bio-substances), with a 70% market share. Global pharmaceutical school.

Strategic advisers have also found a strong correlation between product prices and temperature sensitivity during their analysis. Especially high-value products need to be stored at temperatures between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius . Biological substances, vaccines, and hormones can reach a package price of up to USD 6,000. So a container shipping by air (LD3 = 2.93m ³ ) can reach 1 value up to 20 million USD. Compared to the value of the product, the shipping price is important.

The topic of transporting medicinal herbs under preserved temperatures appears to increase the industry's relevance. Currently, common law enforcement rights are not in place for global transport of these sensitive health care products. The law changes from one country to another and in many cases companies trade with each other legally, purely through referral. Even more leading houses such as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the World Health Organization (WHO), or the European Health Department (EMEA) have only made more recommendations. are strict rules and rules.

There are countless reasons why non-effective drugs or vaccines do not prevent disease. Success may be influenced by patient obedience, a satisfactory or more diagnostic of environmental factors.

Danh Phuong