Streamlining Drug Development: The Importance of Strategic Comparator and RLD Sourcing
Developing new drugs, whether innovative or generic, relies heavily on a critical first step: securing the right pharmaceutical supplies for clinical trials and bio studies. This blog post explores the challenges and solutions in sourcing Comparator drugs and Reference Listed Drugs (RLDs), and how strategic partners like Neunco can streamline the process.
Comparator Sourcing for Clinical Trials
Comparator drugs are essential for pre-clinical and clinical trials, serving as the benchmark against which new drug candidates are measured. Sourcing these comparators requires substantial time, effort, money, and a robust global network.
Neunco's Customised Comparator Services: Neunco offers tailored services in sourcing and distributing Comparators globally. Their services ensure that clients have the right product for their studies, delivered On Time and In Full (OTIF). Key offerings include:
Sourcing from a specific country
One-to-many pack delivery
Single or multi-batch lots
Products with long expiry dates
Sourcing a specific batch number
Reference Listed Drug (RLD) Sourcing for Generic Drug Development
Reference Listed Drugs (RLDs) are the foundation for creating generic drugs. Strategic RLD sourcing is crucial for generic drug manufacturers to support development, increase accessibility, and ensure the availability of quality treatments worldwide.
Neunco facilitates exact RLD requirements using its global network of qualified sourcing experts and a validated, temperature-controlled logistics chain.
Flawless Supply Chain Management and Global Reach
A flawless supply chain is essential for the success of any clinical trial. Neunco manages the complexities of global distribution to ensure product integrity and timely delivery:
Certified Storage: They maintain state-of-the-art, certified storage spaces, including an EU GDP-certified warehouse in the Netherlands and a certified distribution center in New Jersey, USA. These facilities offer over 20,000 pallet positions in ambient, refrigerated, and frozen conditions.
Global Distribution: Neunco delivers Comparators and RLDs worldwide, sourcing from the EU, USA, South East Asia, Canada, Australia, Japan, Korea, and Latin America.
Logistics: They use temperature-controlled, specialised vehicles for last-mile and international cold chain shipments.
A Customer-Centric and Transparent Approach
Neunco follows a structured, customer-centric process to manage the entire sourcing cycle:
Understanding: Clearly defining the client's trial requirements.
Scrutinizing: Examining every available sourcing option for optimum results.
Assessing: Evaluating risks and sourcing routes to determine the best fit.
Proposing: Recommending a strategic sourcing plan for maximum benefit.
They ensure transparency through a status tracking system that allows clients to actively monitor their order throughout the process.
Why Choose Neunco?
By partnering with an experienced supplier like Neunco, sponsors gain flexibility, better risk identification, and streamlined Clinical Trial Supplies Management (CTSM). Their key strengths include:
Unmatched expertise and a powerful research team.
Detailed understanding of the market and proper cost management.
Regulatory compliance and global reach.
Choosing the right clinical trial supplier—one with reliability, expertise, and global reach—is paramount for smooth and efficient project progression.













