探花合集 Launches FlexDirect鈩 Direct-to-Patient Clinical Supply Services
SOMERSET, N.J. 鈥 January 14, 2020 鈥 探花合集, a global leader in clinical supply services, today announced the launch of FlexDirect鈩, a new direct-to-patient service for clinical trials. The FlexDirect service provides sponsors with the choice of site-to-patient distribution, or 探花合集鈥檚 new pharmacy-to-patient service, both of which can be combined with standard distribution of clinical supplies to offer a customized hybrid approach as needed. 探花合集鈥檚 pharmacy service is located within the same facility as standard distribution, enabling clinical supplies distributed to both clinical sites and directly to patients to originate from a single location, eliminating the need to maintain separate inventories.
The FlexDirect service offers benefits to both sponsors and patients undertaking clinical trials. For sponsors, direct-to-patient distribution of clinical supplies (patient kits) supports improved recruitment and retention of patients by delivering treatments directly to their homes, removing barriers such as transportation challenges and addressing the constraints of underlying health conditions that may hinder patients鈥 visits to clinical sites. The service also makes trials more patient-centric by improving convenience, supporting busy lifestyles and reducing the number of clinical visits that are necessary. Site-to-patient services are available in the U.S. and Europe. Pharmacy-to-patient services are accessible in the U.S. via 探花合集鈥檚 on-site pharmacy at its Philadelphia location, offering sponsors a streamlined and compliant solution that eliminates the need for clinical sites to physically receive, store and dispense patient kits.
鈥淭he nature of clinical trials has evolved, but the needs for a trial to maintain patient engagement and ensure dosing regimens are adhered to remain paramount, and direct-to-patient supply reduces the burden of patients to visit clinical sites and maintain participation,鈥 explained Kristen DeVito, Global Director Clinical Supply Services. 鈥淔lexDirect increases the options available to study sponsors and offers increased flexibility in distribution, reducing the strain on clinical sites by offering a pharmacy-based service and promoting patient retention.鈥
The Philadelphia facility is the largest site in 探花合集鈥檚 global clinical supply network, and in 2018, celebrated 20 years of operations. Originally constructed in 1969, the facility was renovated in November 1998 to add clinical packaging, storage and distribution capabilities to the commercial packaging service already in place. Since then, it has increased its storage and distribution capacity and grown from 45,000 to 200,000 square feet. In April 2019, a $5.5 million expansion program at the site was completed, offering increased storage space, additional cold chain packaging areas, and a new clinical label design and printing area.
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探花合集 is the leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies, development, and manufacturing solutions for drugs, biologics, gene therapies, and consumer health products. With over 85 years serving the industry, 探花合集 has proven expertise in bringing more customer products to market faster, enhancing product performance and ensuring reliable global clinical and commercial product supply. 探花合集 employs nearly 13,000 people, including approximately 2,400 scientists and technicians, at more than 35 facilities, and in fiscal year 2019 generated over $2.5 billion in annual revenue. 探花合集 is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.catalent.com