In the biopharmaceutical sector, the strict cold chain is usually the undisputed priority. However, with the unusually high temperatures recorded this May 2026, summer protocols have been activated weeks earlier than expected.
The greatest risk to the integrity of drugs and raw materials is no longer solely maintaining the 2-8°C range, but protecting the Controlled Room Temperature (CRT) of 15-25°C.
The Danger of Transport in Tarpaulin Trucks
It is alarming that many generalist operators continue to use conventional tarpaulin trucks for 15-25°C shipments. Under the intense spring and early summer sun in Spain, the interior of these vehicles can easily exceed 35°C, turning into actual ovens.
A thermal excursion of this type destroys the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the exact same way as a strict cold chain breach.
NBiopharma Solutions: Traceability and Active Control
To prevent thermal excursions that lead to the rejection of critical batches by the AEMPS, NBiopharma implements comprehensive and uncompromising control over CRT:
- Active Traceability: We perform minute-by-minute monitoring across our entire specialized fleet, guaranteeing that the microclimate does not exceed 25°C at any point during the journey.
- GDP Compliance: We apply distribution protocols rigorously adapted to the current regulations of the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices, ensuring that the product remains within its specifications regardless of the severity of the external climate.
Conclusion
Optimizing the logistics budget at the expense of thermal risk in the 15-25°C range is a false economy. Protect your laboratory’s incalculable value and patient safety by partnering with a dedicated and specialized logistics network.