{"id":158063,"date":"2025-07-14T14:16:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T07:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thestorythailand.com\/?p=158063"},"modified":"2025-07-14T16:11:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T09:11:47","slug":"zuellig-pharma-distribution-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thestorythailand.com\/en\/zuellig-pharma-distribution-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Zuellig Pharma’s THB 130 million\u00a0investment in pharmaceutical distribution center in Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Zuellig Pharma, a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, has announced a strategic investment of over THB 130 million to expand its temperature-controlled pharmaceutical distribution center located in Bang Sao Thong District, Samut Prakan, Thailand. The investment will strengthen Zuellig Pharma\u2019s pharmaceutical logistics infrastructure and capabilities in alignment with global Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards, and will reinforce the company\u2019s footprint in health-focused distribution across the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The facility\u2019s expansion is set to play a pivotal role in advancing the accessibility and reliability of critical healthcare supplies throughout Thailand. Equipped with advanced infrastructure and high-precision temperature control systems, the center ensures that medicines and vaccines maintain full efficacy and integrity during storage and transport, reducing the risk of degradation. It will boost treatment confidence, and supporting rapid delivery to hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies across the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis investment marks a significant milestone in our journey as an integrated healthcare solutions company. The expansion of our facility in Samut Prakan will enable us to drive meaningful growth in our distribution business, and its elevated capabilities will allow us to reinforce our commitment of meeting growing healthcare needs in Thailand and beyond,\u201d said John Graham<\/strong>, CEO of Zuellig Pharma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The newly expanded facility will have a storage capacity of 1,800 pallets and will feature a dedicated, state-of-the-art low-temperature freezer room that can maintain environments between -20\u00b0C and -30\u00b0C, tailored for storing sensitive pharmaceuticals including biologics, vaccines, and specialty medicines. It will also incorporate smart defrosting systems and automated temperature monitoring to maintain product integrity across the supply chain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe expansion of our pharmaceutical distribution center reflects and reaffirms Zuellig Pharma\u2019s purpose of making healthcare accessible,\u201d said Pucknalin Bulakul<\/strong>, Managing Director of Zuellig Pharma Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThrough the strengthening of our pharmaceutical-grade logistics capabilities in the region, we are committed to ensuring that lifesaving drugs and healthcare products can reach patients on time and in their intended condition, supporting better patient outcomes.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure consistent quality and safety, the facility will feature a smart temperature control system integrated with automated alerts, validated under Computer System Validation (CSV) protocols. This includes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n