SOME ASPECTS OF LOGISTICS SUPPORT OF PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY CHAIN
Relevance of article is due to objective need for logistical support of global trends in development of pharmaceutical supply chains, in order to provide the population with high-quality medicines and vaccines, in required quantity and at affordable prices. Key participants of logistics system of distribution of pharmaceutical products are identified, clarified the fundamental importance of logistics in supply chains of medicines. Identified the most pressing problems in distribution system of pharmaceutical products in our country. Considered the features of functioning of cold chain from standpoint of logistics, made it possible to clarify the most important aspects of pharmaceutical logistics, its role and significance at level of functioning of entire pharmaceutical industry. Main types of equipment and technical means used for effective functioning of cold chain are specified.