Pharmaceutical Sampling
Provide consistent execution and one-stop visibility with direct-to-physician, rep-delivered and telesampling services.
Pharma sample program strategy and management
The dedicated systems and team structures offered by Cardinal Health 3PL Services are designed to meet the needs and distinct requirements of prescription drug sample program management. Whether you need to ship samples to sales representatives or directly to physicians, we can help:
- Establish program rules, including request limits and notifications to you and your representatives
- Provide reporting to meet PDMA compliance requirements
- Handle sample acknowledgements
- Complete signature audits, when requested
Samples strategies to fit your business needs
One PDMA-savvy team, one proven path to success
The heart of our Samples Center of Excellence is a PDMA-savvy, samples-only team and technology dedicated to meeting the distinct requirements of pharma sample program management.
Our system seamlessly integrates with your IT platform to improve PDMA and Sunshine Act reporting. It also manages sample inventory, monitors physician compliance and creates shipping reports.
Efficiency for trade and sample distribution
What’s more, combining trade and sample distribution with Cardinal Health 3PL Services can
- Lower shipping costs by using a single ship-to location for trade and sample inventory
- Reduce the paperwork required by quality assurance, IT and supply chain management
- Boost inventory visibility by using a single system interface vs. multiple ERPs
- Simplify billing with one monthly invoice vs. several from different 3PLs
Case study: Achieving efficiency by combining trade and sample distribution
Trade and sample distribution is often handled by separate third-party logistics (3PL) providers. However, this approach can lead to inefficiencies, increased costs and compliance issues. See how one pharma company reduced their costs, damages and paperwork by using Cardinal Health 3PL Services as their single partner.
Access in shifting times – telesampling and white space opportunities
While often referred to as “whitespace” solutions due to their beginnings in reaching HCPs outside of designated rep territories, direct-to-physician telesampling has expanded in response to the growing trend of physicians, and the health systems they work for, limiting rep access.