Drug transportation is the process of transporting drugs (British English: medicinal products) from the manufacturer to the wholesaler (German translation: Großhandel), pharmacy or hospital pharmacy, using means of transport that ensure protection of the drug against damage and loss, environmental influences and contamination. Drug transportation is an integral part of the pharmaceutical distribution process and requires trained staff.

The most important aspects of drug transportation include:

• Temperature control: Many drugs must be stored and transported under strictly controlled temperature conditions, e.g. refrigerated or frozen, in order to maintain their stability and efficacy (German: Wirksamkeit).
• Protection against external factors: During transportation, drugs should be protected from light, moisture, contamination and mechanical damage.
• Compliance with regulations: Transportation must comply with national and international regulations, including hazardous goods regulations as far as they apply to certain drugs.
• Logistical efficiency: Effective logistical planning and management is essential for the timely delivery of drugs, especially critical and urgent ones.
• Documentation and traceability (German: Rückverfolgbarkeit): It must be ensured that the drug batches are properly documented and can be traced from the manufacturer to the consumer in order to guarantee their origin and minimize the risk of counterfeiting.

Transportation plays a key role in providing drugs to patients around the world. Improper transport can lead to a deterioration or loss of efficacy, which can have serious consequences for patient health. It is therefore important to carefully monitor transportation conditions, standards and legal regulations in order to ensure the safety and efficacy of drugs until they are used.

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