Radiopharma Logistics
Transporting Radioisotopes with the highest care and efficiency.
Life-saving isotopes, delivered with expert precision.
Transporting nuclear medicine requires unprecedented logistics expertise and reliability. A highly efficient supply chain becomes even more crucial when dealing with the highly variable and short half-life of radiopharmaceutical isotopes.
It’s our job to make sure that these life-saving medicines and diagnostics get to hospitals and clinics on time, every time. We understand that any disruption or delay puts patients’ lives at risk if they can’t receive treatment or a diagnosis.
Building on the global group’s 45+ years experience in Radiopharma Logistics, we have developed an advanced logistics framework in the UK to ensure compliance, security, and efficiency in every delivery.
Trusted to provide.
Safe handling of radiopharma
Secure collection, transportation and delivery of radioactive materials
Cyclotron collections
Safe collections from radiopharma manufacturing facilities
Hospital and clinic deliveries
Extensive experience delivering to hospitals and healthcare facilities
Advanced monitoring
Complete visibility with GPS tracking and real-time analytics
Approved and accredited
ISO accredited, compliant with regulatory requirements for transporting class 7
Speed of delivery
24/7/365 operation platform across the world with our control towers
Contingency plans
We respond immediately to incidents and plan for unforeseen events such as accidents, traffic or flight delays
Experience and trust
Over 45 years of experience in transporting radiopharma across our global group
Compassionate service
Patient-centric, zero failure mentality
Chain of identity and custody
Records and documentation are handled accurately and confidentially
Why choose Life Couriers as your healthcare logistics provider
Trusted and experienced, Life Couriers are Healthcare Logistics experts, working with both private healthcare companies and NHS Trusts.
Our healthcare logistics solutions are built upon three pillars – Compliance, Traceability and Care.
Compliance
ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 accredited. NHS Toolkit Compliance. GDPR Compliance. Industry-leading 99.9% service levels.
Traceability
Full visibility and traceability of shipments. Sophisticated route optimisation software. Bespoke Warehouse Management System.
Care
Award-winning ‘Delivered with Care’ service, built upon compassionate delivery and a patient-first mentality.
Proven logistics solutions.
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Logistics for Life.
At Life Couriers, we take the utmost care in all aspects of the logistics process, from understanding each customer’s unique needs, to ensuring that every delivery reaches its destination safely and securely.
Our industry-leading service combines bespoke storage and warehousing with meticulous fulfilment and compassionate delivery by friendly, trusted drivers.
Regulatory compliance.
We are licensed to transport radiopharma and operate in accordance with the regulations of organizations such as ISO 9001 certified for the transportation of radioactive materials.
As part of the Life Couriers global group, we are TSA-certified, IATA accredited, members of EITA, and hold a US DOT special permit 8308 for Class 7 radiopharmaceuticals.
Time-critical delivery.
The short half-lives of nuclear medicines mean they require a fast, robust and ultra-reliable logistics service.
Our UK network is built upon real-time tracking and extensive contingency plans in the event of delays or disruptions.
Radioactive material handling.
Our drivers receive extensive training before they are allowed to handle radiopharmaceuticals.
We combine this with specialist packaging and robust safety protocols to ensure that these critical therapeutic isotopes are transported safely.
Clinical trial logistics case studies.
Healthcare Fulfilment for University College London Virus Watch
Back in August 2020, we were approached by University College London to assist with national collections blood samples as part of their Virus Watch household
Accreditations.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
(working towards at current)
ISO 27001
NHS Toolkit Compliance
GDPR Compliance
HGV Operators Licence
Member of Logistics UK
Waste Carriers Licence
Disability Confident
All Staff DBS Checked and Caldicott Trained
Related news.
Life Couriers UK Expands Services to Include Radiopharmaceutical Transport Across the UK
Life Couriers UK proudly announces its latest service expansion: the shipment of radiopharmaceuticals across the United Kingdom.
Life Couriers Wins Best Healthcare Logistics Company 2024 at the GHP Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Awards
Life Couriers UK were awarded the ‘Best Healthcare Logistics Company’ at the Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Awards 2024.
Vision Logistics to Become Life Couriers
Vision Logistics is to be rebranded Life Couriers, as our award-winning logistics solutions go global.
Frequently asked questions.
Probably. Our WMS system is completely bespoke, and already includes integration into several common inventory management platforms. Speak to us and we’ll see if we can integrate into yours.
Yes. Please see this case study for an example of how we transported blood samples for University College London.
Yes. We have depot locations strategically placed across the UK to cover England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. You can view our depot locations here.
Yes. We operate our own fleet with experienced, well trained drivers who deliver healthcare goods every day. We also have the ability to draw on other logistics providers and delivery networks if required, acting as a 3PL and 4PL provider.
Yes. We can provide chilled and ambient storage and transportation as required. Please contact us here to discuss your requirements.
Yes. We’re very experienced in delivering into UK hospitals, labs and healthcare facilities. Furthermore, we provide a ‘delivery-to-room’ service, allowing you to have materials delivered directly to a particular room on a premises, such as a laboratory or ward, rather than leaving your package at reception/goods-in. Contact us here to discuss your requirements.
Both. We are experienced in providing bespoke healthcare logistics solutions for a range of private healthcare companies, and are a trusted logistics provider to the NHS. You can learn more about our work through our case studies here, or contact us here to discuss how we can help with your requirements.
Yes. We can provide this service, and also include delivery windows and confirmation updates.
We utilise advanced routing software to make our fleet as efficient as possible. This helps reduce our carbon footprint, and improves our service offering.
Yes. We hold ISO 9001 certification, alongside ISO 27001.
Yes. Please visit our Case Studies page, which showcases some of our recent work for the likes of the NHS and private healthcare manufacturers/service providers.
Excellent. Please visit our Contact Us page here and send an enquiry across. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible to discuss how we can help.
Life-saving logistics
Attention to every detail is critical when handling radioactive shipments.
We are here to help our partners compliantly and safely distribute all types of medical isotopes in diagnostics and therapy, for the benefit of patients across the UK.
