A critical piece of the lifesciences logistics puzzle is addressing patient medication needs when they’ve been displaced by hurricanes and other natural disasters. In these instances, patients often lack access to their pharmacies, which may be closed from flooding or other damage. So then what happens to the supply chain? How do people get their meds? Do they temporarily go without what could be life-saving drugs?
Relief organization deliveries and retail outlets have come to the rescue for those devastated by Hurricane Harvey, and were busy preparing to serve potential victims of Hurricane Irma. CVS, Kroger, Walmart and H-E-B, for example, set up mobile pharmacy “pop-up” units to serve victims of Hurricane Harvey.
