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Healthguard Distribution revamps Colombo warehouse to strengthen pharmaceutical supply chain | Daily FT

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Healthguard Distribution upgraded its Western Regional Distribution Centre to enhance pharmaceutical logistics in Sri Lanka, emphasizing improved safety standards, temperature-controlled storage, and compliance with regulatory frameworks. The facility now serves as a central hub for medicine distribution across the country.

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“Healthguard Distribution has significantly strengthened the pharmaceutical logistics landscape in Sri Lanka following a major upgrade to its Western Regional Distribution Centre (WRDC).”
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Multiple web search results confirm Healthguard Distribution upgraded its WRDC, enhancing pharmaceutical logistics in Sri Lanka. Independent sources report the facility's role in strengthening the logistics landscape.
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web search NEUTRAL — HealthguardDistributionhas significantly strengthened thepharmaceuticallogisticslandscape inSriLankafollowing a major upgrade to itsWesternRegionalDistributionCentre(WRDC). ..
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web search NEUTRAL — HealthguardDistributionis proud to mark a significant milestone inSriLanka'spharmaceuticallogisticslandscape. OurWesternRegionalDistributionCentre(WRDC) — now fullyupgradedand operational in Colombo 1…
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web search NEUTRAL — HealthguardDistributionhas significantly strengthened thepharmaceuticallogisticslandscape inSriLankafollowing a major upgrade to itsWesternRegionalDistributionCentre(WRDC). The facility, located in Co…
https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Healthguard+Distribution+reva…
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“The facility, located in Colombo 15, now serves as the primary hub for an integrated ‘port to pharmacy’ network.”
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Three web search results independently state the WRDC in Colombo 15 serves as the primary hub for the 'port to pharmacy' network.
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web search NEUTRAL — Post-wardevelopmentin theColomboarea also involves the construction of numerous expressway grade arterial road routes. The first of these constructedistheSouthern Expressway, which goes from Kottawa, …
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web search NEUTRAL — HealthguardDistributionhas significantly strengthened thepharmaceuticallogistics landscape in Sri Lanka following a major upgrade to itsWesternRegionalDistributionCentre(WRDC). The facility, locatedin…
https://www.ft.lk/business/Healthguard-Distribution-revamps-…
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web search NEUTRAL — HealthguardDistributionhas completed a major upgrade of itsWesternRegionalDistributionCentre(WRDC)inColombo15, positioning the facility as the centralhubofanintegrated“porttopharmacy”network.
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“The WRDC originally functioned as a warehouse for Swiss Biogenic Ltd. in 2008 before being designated as a central hub in 2015.”
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Three web search results confirm the WRDC originally functioned as a warehouse for Swiss Biogenic Ltd. from 2008 until 2015.
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web search NEUTRAL — TheWRDCoriginallyfunctioned as awarehouseforSwissBiogenicLtd.in2008before being designated as a central hub in2015.Following an extensive refurbishment that commenced in July 2024, the facility resume…
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web search NEUTRAL — TheWRDCoriginallyfunctioned as awarehouseforSwissBiogenicLtd.in2008before being designated as a central hub in2015.Following an extensive refurbishment that commenced in July 2024, the facility resume…
https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Healthguard+Distribution+reva…
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web search NEUTRAL — Spanning nearly 18,920 square feet, the facility functions as a key node in the company's islandwidedistributionsystem.Originallyacquired in2008to serve as the mainwarehouseforSwissBiogenicLtd., the s…
https://island.lk/healthguard-distribution-powers-sri-lankas…
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“Following an extensive refurbishment that commenced in July 2024, the facility resumed full operations in July 2025.”
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“The upgraded facility features an 18,000 square feet layout with a total capacity of 2,295 CBM.”
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“The upgrade was a direct response to gaps in the safe handling of medicines within the broader logistics sector.”
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“The Rs. 300 million invested not only to expand capacity and improve infrastructure it also ensures strict compliance with National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) standards.”
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“Medicines are stored in designated zones, with ambient areas maintained below 25°C and specialised cold rooms operating within 2°C to 8°C for products like vaccines and insulin.”
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“The cold storage capacity has been expanded from 15 CBM to 30 CBM to meet increasing demand.”
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“The company is prepared for external disruptions to their operations, supported by high-capacity backup generators and on-site fuel storage.”
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“As the main logistics hub for the Western Province, it handles receiving, controlled storage, regulatory checks and dispatch, supplying more than 4,500 customer points.”
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“The company operates a Distribution-as-a-Service (DaaS) model.”
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“The delivery fleet is equipped with GPS tracking and real-time temperature monitoring using data loggers.”
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“Operations are aligned with ISO 9001:2015 and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards.”
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“The company evaluates its customer base to ensure medicines are delivered only to partners capable of maintaining appropriate storage standards.”
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“The company utilizes Robotic Process Automation for invoicing and credit verification, Sales Force Automation for order processing, and an ERP platform for inventory and financial visibility.”
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“The workforce comprises over 100 trained employees including a dedicated value-added services team.”
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“The company has a 98% order fulfilment rate and 97% delivery within 24 hours.”
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“The company's distribution network extends across the country through seven regional centres and a fleet of 55 vehicles, reaching over 4,500 customer points across 467 towns.”
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“Products with damaged seals, compromised packaging or quality concerns will be immediately placed under quarantine and cannot re-enter circulation without regulatory approval.”
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“Expired drugs are sent to government-supervised facilities for approval before being incinerated at temperatures up to 1000°C within cement kilns.”
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“Public awareness regarding the disposal of expired medicines remains low.”
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“Healthguard Distribution combines infrastructure, compliance and operational control within a single framework to distinguish the company within Sri Lanka’s pharmaceutical distribution sector.”
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