Warehouse racking for pharmaceutical and healthcare.
Pharmaceutical warehousing demands racking systems that support GDP compliance, temperature control, serialisation and strict stock rotation requirements. Rackstor UK supplies and installs racking for pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, NHS trusts and medical device distributors across the UK.
Pharmaceutical storage and GDP compliance
Pharmaceutical wholesalers and distributors operating under a Wholesale Dealer's Authorisation (WDA) must comply with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) guidelines as set out in EU Directive 2013/C 343/01 and the MHRA's guidance for the UK. GDP requirements relevant to racking and storage include the clear segregation of quarantine, released, returned and rejected stock, maintenance of appropriate temperature and humidity conditions, FIFO or FEFO stock rotation, prevention of cross-contamination, and full traceability of stock movements. Racking systems must be designed to support these requirements through appropriate zoning, clear labelling of storage locations, and cleanable surfaces that do not harbour contamination.
Racking systems for pharmaceutical operations
Selective pallet racking with clearly defined and labelled zone areas allows GDP-compliant segregation of different stock statuses. Longspan shelving and boltless shelving in pharmaceutical-grade powder coat finishes provides accessible, cleanable storage for picked lines, broken-case stock and controlled drugs requiring secure storage. Multi-tier racking and shelving systems are used in high-SKU pharmaceutical distribution centres where building height is available. Cold chain storage — typically chilled at 2–8°C and ambient controlled at 15–25°C — requires galvanised racking and careful attention to airflow around stored product. Medical device warehouses store a wide range of products from consumables to capital equipment, requiring flexible systems that can accommodate significant size variation.
- Pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution (WDA)
- NHS pharmacy and hospital supply
- Medical device distribution
- Clinical trial materials storage
- Cold chain and temperature-controlled storage
- Veterinary medicines distribution
Documentation and audit support
Pharmaceutical operations require documentation of racking specifications, load capacities and maintenance history for GDP audits and MHRA inspections. Rackstor UK provides full documentation of installed systems including load notices, system specifications and installation records. All racking is installed by SEMA-aligned engineers to provide confidence in the structural integrity of the storage system.
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