Top 10 Articles of 2025, #9: Temperature-Controlled Pharmaceuticals Are on The Rise

Key Takeaways:

·      Based on pharmaceutical sales in 2024, four out of the top five pharmaceutical products require refrigeration.

·      It’s important to understand intent when it comes to the packaging and the importance of a correct pack out.

·      One best practice for receiving a pharmaceutical shipment is to use an electronic sensor such as a digital data logger.

To kick off TempPack at the ISTA Forum last week in Orlando, FL, Chris Anderson, Director, Quality Management at Cardinal Health shared a pharmaceutical industry update. As part of the ISTA Pharma Committee, which is committed to providing education through technical exchange sessions, work groups, ISTA connect, and conferences, he gave the audience, me included, some interesting insights into the state of the industry.