Pharmaceutical supply chains face unique challenges. Every product must be traceable, authentic and stored under the right conditions, from manufacturer to patient. To achieve that, pharmaceutical companies need systems that go beyond manual tracking or barcode scanning. RFID provides the speed, security and visibility required for modern compliance.
The compliance landscape in pharma
Regulations such as the EU Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) and GDP guidelines require full traceability of medical goods. This includes verifying expiry dates, batch numbers and proper handling and being able to report on these instantly. Manual checks are no longer enough, especially for high-throughput logistics or sensitive products like vaccines.
How RFID strengthens pharma supply chains
RFID tags can store key data such as batch numbers and expiry dates. When paired with IoT sensors, they can also track temperature conditions and transport events in real-time. RFID readers register each handover without needing line-of-sight or manual scanning, making it faster and more secure than traditional methods.
This gives pharmaceutical companies full visibility into where products are, how they’re handled and whether they’re still compliant with transport and storage guidelines.
Benefits of RFID in pharma logistics
- Automated registration of batches and expiry dates
- Real-time location and condition tracking
- Support for FMD and GDP compliance
- Fewer manual checks and faster throughput
- Secure handover between supply chain partners
Mieloo & Alexander’s pharma expertise
We support pharmaceutical manufacturers and logistics providers with RFID-based visibility and compliance solutions. Our systems integrate with ERP, WMS and cold chain platforms to ensure traceability and data integrity across every supply chain stage.