What must be examined in outgoing shipments to ensure drug safety?

Ensuring drug safety in outgoing shipments involves verifying drug storage conditions. This is crucial because the efficacy and safety of pharmaceuticals can be significantly affected by how they are stored and transported. Factors like temperature, humidity, and light exposure can alter the chemical composition of drugs, leading to degradation or loss of potency. By examining storage conditions, you can ensure that drugs remain within the required parameters throughout the shipping process, thus safeguarding public health and compliance with product standards.

While tracking information, shipping costs, and health insurance documentation are important aspects of the shipping process, they do not directly relate to the safety and integrity of the drugs being shipped. Ensuring that drugs are stored under appropriate conditions before and during shipment is a critical part of the quality control process in the pharmaceutical supply chain.