Certified shipping of medicinal products
PharmaService and PharmaService Plus, reliable and secure solutions for the healthcare products delivery.
GLS offers a dedicated, reliable and security-assured service for the dispatch of Health products (Medical/Pharmacy) without temperature constraints.
Compliance
Products for B2C and B2B customers are shipped in accordance with GMP certification.
Warranty
All required quality standards are met throughout the supply chain.
PharmaService
Compliance
Products for B2C and B2B customers are shipped in accordance with GMP certification.
Warranty
All required quality standards are met throughout the supply chain.
Swiftness
PharmaService parcels are delivered in less than 24 hours to most regions of France, and in Express delivery, D+1 before 1:00 pm. for PharmaServicePlus shipments.
Reliability
Parcels are hand-delivered to the recipients only.
What is the difference between PharmaService and PharmaService Plus?
Both services meet the same quality, security and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards.
The main difference is the delivery time:
PharmaService: standard delivery in less than 24 hours to most of France.
PharmaService Plus: guaranteed Express delivery by 1 pm the next day for eligible shipments.
PharmaService Plus is particularly suitable for critical or urgent shipments that require guaranteed morning delivery.
Does GLS require healthcare products to be handed over in person?
Yes. All PharmaService and PharmaService Plus shipments are delivered in person and require a signature.
For business recipients, the company stamp is also required on the proof of delivery to strengthen shipment traceability.
Is this service available throughout France?
Yes. PharmaService and PharmaService Plus use the GLS national network to cover mainland France.
Delivery times may vary depending on the destination, and eligibility for PharmaService Plus Express may depend on the destination postcode.
How does GLS ensure compliance with GDP requirements?
GLS applies specific procedures in line with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) for transporting healthcare products.
These include:
- Documented operational procedures
- Regular training for relevant teams
- Network quality audits
- Parcel traceability throughout transport
- Checks to preserve the integrity of shipped products