Oliynyk P.V.
Lviv Danylo Galitsky National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine

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Abstract. The article discusses ways to improve methods of storage and transportation of pharmaceuticals and medical devices in emergency situations of natural, technological and socio-political origin.

The study purpose is to develop guidelines to improve methods of transportation and storage of pharmaceuticals and medical devices in emergencies in time of peace and war.

Methods. The study used methods of observation, synthesis and formalization of descriptive modeling, content analysis of legal acts and documents related to rules of transportation and storage of pharmaceuticals.

Results. Analysis of domestic and international experience in emergency management showed that transportation and storage of pharmaceuticals and medical devices in emergencies is fraught with the risk of composition and physics changes. To ensure quality of pharmaceuticals and medical devices during transportation and storage it is necessary to introduce regulations stipulating requirements for packaging and rules of storage, transportation and maintenance of radiometric, chemical and biological control in cases when transportation or storage is implemented in areas contaminated by radioactive, chemical and bacterial agents.

Conclusions. The author developed main directions for improving methods of storage and transportation of pharmaceuticals and medical devices in emergencies in time of peace and war. The author also suggested ways to improve packaging and packing that are basic elements of protecting pharmaceuticals and medical devices from environmental exposure.

Scope of application. Population pharmaceutical supply in emergency situations.

Keywords: emergency situation; pharmaceuticals; medical devices; transportation; storage; packaging.

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