UNITAX-Pharmalogistics to Distribute Vaccine in Brandenburg

UNITAX-Pharmalogistik GmbH has secured a significant contract with the state of Brandenburg and will supply the recognized authorities with the COVID vaccine from BioNTECH/Pfizer. The first vaccination centers in Brandenburg are located in Potsdam and Cottbus. Unitax is accustomed to meeting the requirements for temperature-controlled storage and transport.

(Berlin-Schönefeld) UNITAX-Pharmalogistik GmbH will supply hospitals, senior facilities, and vaccination centers in the state of Brandenburg with the COVID-19 vaccine from BioNTech/Pfizer. A corresponding contract with the state of Brandenburg was signed on December 10. The first vaccination centers in Brandenburg are currently being established in Potsdam and Cottbus, with an additional nine vaccination centers expected to be added across the state starting in January.

Temperature-controlled Transport is Standard

UNITAX will distribute the BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine, which must currently be stored at -75°C and transported under refrigeration. “Temperature-controlled storage and transport according to GDP guidelines are part of our standard offering,” explains André Reich, managing partner of UNITAX. “Due to the special requirements for vaccine logistics, we have already invested in additional cooling equipment.” UNITAX supplies pharmacies, clinics, and care facilities in Germany daily with pharmaceuticals and medical products from its locations in Schönefeld, Großbeeren, and Nuremberg. Currently, the state of Brandenburg assumes that daily deliveries to the vaccination centers will be necessary after the complete establishment of the vaccination centers. To achieve the so-called herd immunity, at least 1.5 million residents of Brandenburg would need to be vaccinated; as of now, two vaccinations spaced three weeks apart are required for this.

UNITAX-Pharmalogistik GmbH

As a service provider with certifications for Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Good Storage Practice (GSP), and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), UNITAX-Pharmalogistik GmbH stores and transports active ingredients and finished pharmaceuticals for its clients in the pharmaceutical industry. The range of services includes temperature-controlled transport, storage in defined climate zones (ambient at 15-25 °C, cool at 2-8 °C, -20 °C), and particularly secure storage of controlled substances. With a manufacturing license according to § 13 AMG and a wholesale license according to § 52a AMG, UNITAX also provides contract manufacturing services such as packaging, including folding, packing, printing, sealing, and the serialization of prescription medications in accordance with EU regulations. Founded in 1991 by André Reich, the owner-managed family business currently employs 180 staff at its locations in Berlin-Schönefeld (headquarters), Berlin-Adlershof, Großbeeren, and Nuremberg. Photo: © Unitaxwww.unitax-berlin.de