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Shipping Pharmaceuticals & Medical Equipment

LAC offers cost effective shipping of pharmaceutical products and medical equipment to and from North America, Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Shipping pharmaceuticals and medical equipment requires intensive care.

Shipping Pharmaceuticals & Medical Equipment

When shipping pharmaceuticals & medical equipment, careful attention and detailed follow-through are necessary to ensure the safe arrival of these sensitive items. There are common mistakes that can negatively affect the timely and safe delivery of products in this highly regulated industry. Thankfully, there are best practices for packaging and transportation that can help protect and maintain the quality of any medical shipment. Awesome isn't it?

Tips for Shipping Pharmaceuticals & Medical Equipment

  • Choose the appropriate shipping carrier - Most carriers have special classifications for medications and medical equipment to ensure proper safeguarding and tracking methods are utilized. It's essential to research important requirements like specialized labeling and documentation. Working with a specialized carrier like Latin American Cargo simplifies this process.
  • Consider hazardous materials regulations - In addition to health and safety regulations, there are EPA and DOT guidelines that must be followed when shipping anything classified as a hazardous material. This includes flammable, corrosive, and toxic substances.
  • Accurately label the shipment - The label should clearly state what the package contains, the intended destination, weights, volume, contact information, and special instructions. LAC can help you out for your labeling process.
  • Never reuse packaging materials - Even if the materials are in good condition, using them a second time presents significant risk. Quality assurance and compliance issues could arise if reusable packaging is used.
  • Store medications and supplies in temperature controlled environments - Oftentimes, medications and medical equipment need to be kept within a specific temperature range in order to maintain their efficacy. Temperature controlled trucks and environmental monitoring systems can be used to help maintain these items in the proper conditions.
  • Incorporate visible tracking methods into the supply chain - Utilizing track and trace systems, which provide customers with real-time visibility into their shipments, can ensure you are meeting regulatory compliance.

Successfully shipping pharmaceuticals and medical equipment requires extensive compliance knowledge, advanced transportation capabilities, and experienced logistics professionals such as Latin American Cargo. Having the right processes and procedures in place is essential. Forging strategic partnerships with an experienced logistics provider like LAC can maximize efficiency and reduce risks associated with this time and cost sensitive industry. Wow! Isn't that great?

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