Radiopharma: How We Do It
Specialist personnel, dedicated transport networks and regulatory expertise combine to move radiopharmaceuticals safely, compliantly and on time.
Talk to a Radiopharma ExpertRadiopharmaceutical logistics demands far more than simply moving a package from A to B. Products are highly time-sensitive, heavily regulated and often manufactured for a specific patient or clinical schedule, requiring precision at every stage of the journey.
We have built our operations around these challenges. Our teams combine specialist radiopharma expertise with dedicated ground and air transport, certified radioactive packaging, real-time shipment visibility and rigorous regulatory compliance.
From isotope production to patient treatment, every shipment is supported by trained personnel, proven processes and 24/7 operational oversight designed specifically for radiopharmaceutical supply chains.
From isotope production to patient treatment, we coordinate every stage of the domestic radiopharmaceutical supply chain with precision, visibility and time-critical expertise.
Example of the Life Couriers value chain for a customer transporting radiopharma domestically.
International radiopharmaceutical logistics requires seamless coordination across airports, customs authorities and healthcare providers to ensure every shipment arrives safely and on schedule.
Example of the Life Couriers value chain for a customer transporting radiopharma internationally.
Our operations are supported by specialist training, dangerous goods expertise and adherence to international transport regulations.
One of four companies in the U.S. with US DOT special permit 8308 for Class 7 radiopharmaceuticals
A member of EITA (European Isotopes Transport Association)
TSA-certified and carrier safety rated by the FMCSA
GDP (Good Distribution Practice) Certified
ISO 9001 Certified Company
ISO 27001 Certified Company
AFAQ ISO 9001 certified for radioactive transport
AFCN licence (Belgium)
Registered with the French Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection (ASNR).
Graduates IATA, INSTN and Good Distribution Practices
HIPAA Compliant
GDPR Compliance
NHS Toolkit Compliance
Member of the Custom Logistics and Delivery Association (CLDA)
Member of the Express Carriers Association (ECA)
Member of the International Supply Chain Protection Organization (ISCP)
Member of Logistics UK
Find answers to common questions about our radiopharmaceutical logistics services, including transport, compliance, packaging and international delivery.
Yes. We specialise in the transport of Class 7 radioactive materials used across diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine. Our teams are experienced in handling a wide range of radiopharmaceuticals and operate in accordance with applicable international and national transport regulations, ensuring shipments are managed safely, securely and compliantly throughout their journey.
We support a wide range of certified packaging solutions for radioactive materials, including Type A and Type B packaging, industrial packages (IP-1, IP-2 and IP-3), shielded shipping containers and temperature-controlled solutions. We also provide packaging qualification, inspection and return management to help ensure every shipment is prepared appropriately for transport.
Yes. We offer Next Flight Out (NFO) services through our global air transport network, alongside commercial airline bookings and dedicated charter aircraft when required. Our operations teams monitor flights in real time and proactively manage any disruptions to help ensure time-critical radiopharmaceutical shipments arrive on schedule.
We provide end-to-end shipment visibility through GPS tracking, chain-of-custody monitoring and automated status updates. Depending on the shipment requirements, we can also monitor temperature, radiation levels and security events, allowing our teams to respond quickly to any issues and keep customers informed throughout the journey.
Our 24/7 operations teams continuously monitor shipments and respond immediately to disruptions. Depending on the situation, we may rebook flights, reroute shipments, deploy dedicated vehicles or arrange charter aircraft to minimise delays. Every shipment is supported by contingency planning designed to help maintain delivery schedules wherever possible.
Yes. We support customers with customs clearance, import and export documentation, dangerous goods declarations and other regulatory requirements associated with transporting radioactive materials internationally. Our teams work closely with customs authorities, airlines and regulatory bodies to help ensure shipments move efficiently across borders.
Radiopharmaceutical logistics is uniquely complex. Many products have short half-lives, require specialist radioactive packaging and must be delivered within strict clinical timeframes. Success depends on combining transport expertise with regulatory knowledge, real-time visibility and contingency planning to ensure every shipment reaches its destination safely and on time.