Pharma Solutions Bangladesh Limited (PSBL) has extensive experience in managing temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical and healthcare products across Bangladesh through a fully compliant, GDP-aligned cold chain infrastructure. The company’s cold chain capability was developed while handling multinational pharmaceutical portfolios including GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), RAK Pharmaceuticals, Reckitt Benckiser, Novartis Bangladesh Limited, Sandoz, Elanco, Roche Diabetes Care, Menarini, Omron Healthcare, Marie Stopes and Sebamed and continues to support both multinational and local healthcare manufacturers requiring strict temperature control and product integrity.
End-to-End Cold Chain Coverage
PSBL maintains uninterrupted cold chain integrity from product receipt to final delivery. The cold chain process includes:
This integrated approach ensures that temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals such as vaccines, biologics, insulin, oncology products, and specialty medicines maintain stability throughout the distribution lifecycle.
Cold Chain Infrastructure
GDP-Compliant Storage Facilities
PSBL operates a Central Distribution Center (CDC) in Ashulia along with 18 nationwide stocking branches, all equipped with calibrated temperature monitoring systems. The facilities support multiple controlled temperature zones:
All cold rooms and refrigeration units are qualified and validated according to WHO Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements. Storage areas are temperature mapped to ensure uniform cooling and eliminate risk zones.
Temperature Monitoring & Control
PSBL implements continuous temperature monitoring across all cold chain storage and distribution points.
Controls include:
Temperature mapping studies are conducted periodically to validate thermal consistency within storage areas.
Validated Cold Chain Packaging
For transportation of temperature-sensitive products, PSBL uses validated passive cold chain systems including:
Each packaging configuration is validated to maintain required temperature range during transit. Delivery personnel are trained to handle cold chain shipments and ensure minimal exposure time.
Customers are permitted to verify product temperature at delivery, ensuring transparency and compliance.
Temperature-Controlled Distribution
Cold chain distribution is managed under validated transport conditions:
PSBL’s nationwide distribution network includes fixed delivery routes with defined transit time validation to maintain cold chain integrity.
Quality Management & Certification Framework
PSBL’s cold chain operations are governed under a structured Quality Management System aligned with international standards:
Certifications & Compliance
Cold chain management is embedded within the QMS and controlled through:
Validation & Qualification
PSBL performs structured validation activities for cold chain assurance:
These validations confirm the ability to maintain temperature stability under Bangladesh’s climatic conditions.
Cold Chain Risk Management
Cold chain risks are proactively managed through:
This ensures uninterrupted cold chain operation even during power failures or transport disruptions.
Operational Experience
PSBL has successfully handled temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products including:
The company’s experience supporting multinational pharmaceutical companies has strengthened its ability to meet stringent global cold chain requirements.
Compliance with WHO GDP Cold Chain Requirements
PSBL cold chain operations align with WHO GDP expectations:
PSBL delivers a fully compliant, validated, and nationwide pharmaceutical cold chain distribution platform. Through GDP-aligned infrastructure, validated packaging, trained personnel, and ISO-certified quality systems, PSBL ensures safe storage, handling, and distribution of temperature-sensitive healthcare products across Bangladesh, maintaining product integrity from manufacturer to patient.