Pharma

Pharmaceutical products are highly sensitive to moisture damage — both in terms of physical condition and perceived quality. These items often carry critical information, require strict regulatory compliance, and are tied closely to strong brand identities. That makes every shipment a high-stakes delivery where moisture protection is essential. 

Traditionally, moisture control has focused on inside-the-box protection using silica gel. But there is a more sustainable and cost-efficient way to protect both the outer packaging and product integrity during transportation.

 

Common products 

OTC and prescription medicines, vaccines, diagnostic kits, medical samples, branded pharmaceutical cartons, etc. 

Common damages and problems

Peeling labels
Damaged packaging
Collapsed boxes
Off-smell or mildew
Exposure to moisture that may lead to relabeling, rejections, or scrapping
Delays caused by extended unloading or repackaging

Our solutions 

It’s critical to avoid introducing excess moisture during packing and loading — particularly since pharma products are often packed with exact standards and traceability in mind. This can be managed by reviewing packing and loading procedures using our POMM process. 

Since we do not interfere with regulated inner product packaging, our focus is on protecting and stabilize humidity levels in the container  during shipment. Container desiccants like AbsorGel® eliminate the need for in-box solutions and ensure pharma shipments arrive clean and dry — with low carbon impact and full compliance in mind. 

We recommend AbsorGel® Blanket or Sheet container desiccant — both easy to apply and designed for minimal environmental footprint. 

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