Almac has added a dedicated late stage customization suite to its commercial facilities in Europe. Mark English, distribution manager at Almac, said, “Late stage customization involves working with the client, understanding their country launch requirements to develop an EU regional supply strategy. Grouping countries by language allowing for multi-language packs to service multiple markets, with country specific information added at point of dispatch, provides significant cost advantages. Working with products that are manufactured in very low volumes — often at a very high cost — means that solutions to minimize stock holding are of particular benefit.”

Regional pack assembly produces a single pack available for as many as five markets, with country-specific information applied to the ‘Blue Box’ area as orders are received direct from pharmacies or hospitals. The addition of the dedicated late stage customization suite gives Almac the flexibility to process these orders immediately.

David Downey, vice president of commercial operations at Almac, said, “With our client partners, we have successfully launched many high-value, orphan drug / niche products into the European market, hitting launch timelines, and maximizing product flexibility to supply multiple markets. Utilizing our integrated pharmaceutical and distribution services we can provide a seamless transfer of product and services to the end-user.”

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