Why Attend
"Very good speakers and subject matter and was filled with information rather than basic concepts."- Logistics Project Manager, Bilcare Inc.
What was discussed at the 7th Cold Chain Distribution for Pharmaceuticals
Transportation & Logistics Plenary:
- KEYNOTE: by Edward Kelly, US Department of Homeland Security on Qualifying for the TSA Cargo Screening Program
- AIRLINES FOCUS: "Interview with Airlines" and discussions on TSA Cargo Screening & meeting new IATA guidelines – hear from leading airline carriers including American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air France KLM, United Airlines, Air Canada, & Delta
- 'Hot topic' workshop: Quality & Efficeincy for Cost & Temperature Controlled Transportation
Last Mile Logistics
- Role of the Wholesaler in the Distribution of Temperature-Controlled Products – a presentation by McKesson
- Distributing Cold Chain Products to the Public & Emergency Planning – a presentation by the Public Health District Leader, Alexandria, Virginia
Biological Materials & Clinical Supplies:
- Quality Control for the Storage and Transportation of Blood and Biologics - American Red Cross
- Global Logistics for the Clinical Distribution of Cytotoxic Antibody-Drug Conjugates - Seattle Genetics
- Cold Chain Planning and Shipping of Bulk Protein Internationally at -60°C – Novartis
Regulatory and Guidance updates from the PDA, MHRA, Health Canada and US Pharmacopeia:
- Implement new guidance including Revised Technical Report 39
- IATA Chapter 17
- USP Revised <1079>
- FDA Points to Consider
- European cold chain guidelines and new market regulatory perspectives
Plus – don’t miss hearing from your industry colleagues on Managing International Cold Clinical Supplies, during the NEW Focus Day, including the topics:
- Clinical cold chain regulatory requirements
- Validating smaller packaging
- Factoring in humidity, vibration and variability of loads
- Tricks to obtaining customs clearances in new markets
- Controlled Room Temperature (CRT) storage and supply of clinical trial material according to FDA expectations
- Quality and temperature control downstream at clinical sites
Who should attend?
Vice Presidents, Directors and Managers in the Pharmaceutical industry working within:
- Logistics
- Distribution & Transportation
- Warehousing
- Packaging
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- Regulatory Affairs & Compliance
- GMP
- Validation
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