Zuellig Pharma expands and increases its presence in the Philippines (Zuellig Pharma Philippines)
July 4, 2022
Zuellig Pharma Corp. is expanding its operations and footprint in the Philippines (Zuellig Pharma Philippines) making it one of the biggest in the industry where it belongs.
Zuellig Pharma Corp., is one of the leading provider of healthcare services. It is growing its facilities and bolstering its digital solutions in the nation to meet rising demand.
The company plans to construct five more cold-chain storage facilities in the nation this year, according to Zuellig Pharma market managing director Jannette Jakosalem, who spoke to The STAR.
To ensure the effective and secure distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters, such as the Spikevax COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna, to the general public, Jakosalem stated that the business also plans to establish a National Distribution Center.
In order to help the Philippines increase its capacity, we are eager to construct new facilities in the next two to three years, such as cutting-edge cold-chain storage facilities and the National Distribution Center.
In response to the expanding needs of our stakeholders and the importance of healthcare logistics in the sector, we are also eager to improve our present roster of digital solutions in the logistics arena.
According to Jakosalem, the business is concentrating on enhancing its logistical capabilities to guarantee the effective and efficient distribution of medical products, particularly vaccinations, throughout the nation.
Zuellig Pharma Philippines has made investments in developing its digital solutions since last year to enable a quick reaction to the shifting public demand.
With its integrated network of regional distribution facilities spread out over the nation, Zuellig Pharma, the market leader in pharmaceutical distribution in the Philippines, is in a unique position to expand the reach and access of essential medications and vaccines to the most vulnerable.
In the Philippines, there are 10 medical-grade freezers for storage at -80 degrees Celsius as well as cold-chain facilities with the ability to keep goods at -20 degrees Celsius.
The business also provides digital solutions to help meet the demand for secure and efficient healthcare logistics services from both the public and private sectors.
Jakosalem stated that Zuellig Pharma noticed an increase in demand for healthcare services across the nation as a result of the pandemic impacting many industries, including the healthcare sector, necessitating effective and efficient logistical services.
As a result, the business launched digital products including the eZRx, eZConsult, and eZTracker in the healthcare logistics base.
A transparent business-to-business e-commerce platform called eZRx boosts revenue, streamlines operations, and keeps track of orders for all customers.
Customers will have a convenient ordering process using this platform, according to Jakosalem, thanks to a user-friendly interface with an integrated payment gateway, client approval procedures, and a data analytics module.
2020 saw the release of eZConsult, a smartphone app for virtual care that enables easy, safe, and secure access to medical services for both patients and clinicians.
The app works with retail pharmacies, labs, and fintech firms as a teleconsulting partner to offer patients guidance, assistance, and services via the platform.
For its part, eZTracker is the first blockchain-powered smartphone application in Asia that ascertains whether a product is allowed to be delivered in a specific area.
Without affecting the quality of the product, the software offers complete tracking in the distribution of medical items, even to remote places.
Zuellig Pharma Philippines makes use of its abilities, knowledge, and experience through its commercialization arm, ZP Therapeutics, to develop the country’s immunization program.
According to Jeff Folland, general manager of ZP Therapeutics (Philippines), the company is closely coordinating with the national government and other relevant stakeholders in the processing and acquisition of Spikevax COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna in the Philippines as the official partner of Moderna TX Inc.
Folland stated, “We are working closely with essential partners to ensure safe and accessible vaccination supply across all local government units, since the Philippines is now focusing on strengthening its booster inoculation.
To increase vaccination accessibility for the private sector, Zuellig Pharma is also collaborating with port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI).
“Zuellig Pharma is optimistic that our relationship with ICTSI will expand further to help in developing a pandemic-resilient Philippines, quickening our pivot to normality soon,” Jakosalem added. “We see the relevance of enhanced logistics infrastructure and the use of digital solutions.”
Zuellig Pharma Philippines is certainly on the right track and is continuously growing its business in the Philippines.
