Transporting medicines

GDP legislation

GDP stands for Good Distribution Practices. This is a European standard set for the logistics of pharmaceutical drugs. This standard was established to ensure the quality of medicines. These guidelines apply to wholesalers and manufacturers of human medicines. The full guidelines can be found on the European Union website. When dealing with a transportation company to transport your medicines, always ask about their experience with the GDP standards and whether they are GDP certified.

Conditioned transport

Medications often need to be transported conditioned. That means that the temperature of the cargo is often regulated and sometimes things like humidity. Fortunately, there are numerous transportation companies that can arrange this for you. For example, refrigerated trucks exist, but refrigerated sea freight or air freight is also quite possible.

Taking your own medications on vacation

When you go on vacation, you obviously want to be able to take your medications with you. Always research carefully whether your medications fall under the opium law. For example, heavy painkillers and Ritalin are on list 1 and sleeping pills and tranquilizers are on list 2. You can take these medicines with you fairly easily within the Schengen countries with a Schengen declaration from the CAK. Outside the Schengen area, you often need a medical certificate. More information on taking medicines abroad can be found on the website of the central government.

Outsourcing your medicine transport

If you want to have medicine transported, of course you want it done right. Don't take any chances because medicines should be transported in the right way. Place a request using the form below and receive responses from companies. Always talk to the companies first and ask about their experiences with GDP. Don't just choose on price but look at quality above all.