Medicine shortages & Unlicensed use
When licensed options fall short, we work to find alternatives.
Bridging the gap in patient care: access to Medicine shortages & Unlicensed use
At Uniphar | Global sourcing, we specialize in the supply of Medicine shortages & Unlicensed use to healthcare professionals, hospitals, and pharmacies worldwide. Our mission is to support access to (life-saving) treatments when no licensed alternative is available locally.
What are Medicine shortages & Unlicensed use?
Unlicensed (or “unauthorized”) medicines are pharmaceutical products that do not hold marketing authorization in a specific country but may be approved and used in other regions.
These products can be critical for:
- Treating rare diseases or orphan indications
- Addressing drug shortages
- Providing early access to new treatments
- Continuing therapies that have been discontinued locally
Looking for the latest availability of
Unlicensed Medicines and/or shortages?
What to look for in a trusted Medicine shortages & Unlicensed use supplier
Ethical, safe and legal supply of Unlicensed Medicines
- Supplied through Named Patient, Expanded Access, or GDP-regulated export
- Compliant with GDP (Good Distribution Practice) standards
- Fully licensed and inspected by national authorities
- Supporting all necessary documentation and regulatory guidance
Reliable global supply and logistics
- We source medicines directly from trusted manufacturers and audited partners
- Our logistics infrastructure supports:
- Cold chain and temperature-controlled shipments
- Global delivery, including import/export documentation
- Track-and-trace systems to ensure product integrity
Dedicated support for healthcare providers
Our experienced team assists with:
- Product enquiries and availability
- Support in import license and documentation
- Pharmacovigilance and medical information services
Ethical, safe and legal supply of Unlicensed Medicines
- Supplied through Named Patient, Expanded Access, or GDP-regulated export
- Compliant with GDP (Good Distribution Practice) standards
- Fully licensed and inspected by national authorities
- Supporting all necessary documentation and regulatory guidance
Reliable global supply and logistics
- We source medicines directly from trusted manufacturers and audited partners
- Our logistics infrastructure supports:
- Cold chain and temperature-controlled shipments
- Global delivery, including import/export documentation
- Track-and-trace systems to ensure product integrity
Dedicated support for healthcare providers
Our experienced team assists with:
- Product enquiries and availability
- Support in import license and documentation
- Pharmacovigilance and medical information services
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BModesto
BModesto is at the forefront of pharmaceutical supply and distribution, ensuring that healthcare providers have access to high-quality, cost-effective medications.
SynCo pharma
SynCo pharma is a pharmaceutical wholesaler connecting the European pharmaceutical market with the German & Austrian healthcare system through re-import and parallel import.
Doncaster pharma
Doncaster Pharma is a trusted name in UK pharmaceutical parallel trade, ensuring the efficient movement of medications across markets.
Uniphar
Durbin PLC, trading as Uniphar in the UK and Durbin PTSI in the US are providers of global pharmaceutical distribution specialized in the supply of life-saving medications, unlicensed medicines, and medical supplies.
Durbin PLC (UK office)
Unit 5, Swallowfield Way,
Hayes, Middlesex
UB3 1DQ, UK
T +44 (0)20 8869 6500
ondemand@uniphar.com
Durbin PTSI (US office)
5820 Gulf Tech Dr
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
USA
T +1 228 244 1530
PharmaSource
PharmaSource delivers high-quality medicines to wholesalers, hospitals, and pharmacies across Ireland.