Strategic clinical supply execution, delivered globally

Supply Chain Management

IQVIA’s clinical supply chain management service translate study protocols into robust supply strategies and forecast inventory demands using advanced, technology-enabled tools.

The team support kit design, label text creation and translations, IRT configuration and testing and initiation of packaging campaigns.

Integrated timelines and seamless coordination with clinical operations, reduce the risk of supply-related delays, ensuring reliable, efficient trial execution.

Packaging & Labelling

IQVIA coordinates packaging and labelling through access to a global network of qualified GMP‑compliant depots.

Capabilities include primary and secondary packaging, kit design, kitting, blinding, masking, and re‑packaging services.

Label design, translation, booklet labels, and expiry extensions are managed alongside EU QP batch certification and QA oversight.

Regulatory assessments, batch testing, and audit support ensure compliant, on-time supply.

Integrated quality management and technology platforms optimize timelines, cost, and patient outcomes.

Storage & Distribution

IQVIA coordinates storage and distribution through access to a global network of qualified GDP‑compliant depots.

Depots provide storage with secure, controlled access and full temperature range support.

End-to-end global distribution covers depot to site or patient, including complex products like biologics and controlled drugs.

Shipment visibility, tracking, and management are integrated, supporting direct-to-patient services and ensuring reliable delivery across all trial phases.

Returns & Destruction

IQVIA coordinates returns & destruction through access to a global network of qualified GDP‑compliant depots.

Service includes collection, verification, and reconciliation of used and unused clinical trial supplies, with secure storage and flexible solutions tailored to study needs.

Certified destruction ensures compliant incineration of clinical supplies, including controlled substances and biologics, with full documentation and audit trail for regulatory compliance and secure study close-out.

Sourcing & Procurement

IQVIA leverages proprietary global data and analytics to source and procure comparators, AxMPs, and ancillaries through partner networks.

The service includes early engagement and protocol alignment, market intelligence mapping, risk mitigation, contingency planning, and global access to a fully qualified supplier network.

Full temperature range logistics and transparent costing ensure agile, consultative, and data-driven drug supply tailored to protocol changes and urgent timelines.

Technology

IQVIA’s technology ecosystem integrates advanced forecasting, inventory tracking, and real-time supply visibility across global trials.

IRT platform automates randomisation and supply management, optimising allocation and resupply.

Scenario planning and forecasting tools enable proactive risk mitigation and adaptive supply strategies.

Integrated SmartSolve^® electronic quality management system handles complaints, document control, and audit trails, supporting regulatory compliance.

Real-time temperature monitoring ensures product integrity throughout the supply chain.