Costco: Retail Pharmacy Cold Chain Cases

Challenge

Costco operates 850+ warehouses with 500+ in-store pharmacies. They need cases for prescription medications, vaccines, and insulin transported between warehouses and pharmacies. Cases must: (1) maintain 2-8°C for 24h, (2) meet FDA + USP <797> pharmacy standards, (3) survive daily distribution, (4) integrate with Costco supply chain, (5) be reusable 500+ cycles.

Solution

KeXinMaterials provided pharmacy-grade cases with: (1) FDA + USP <797> + CDC compliance, (2) PP copolymer with PCM 4°C + VIP insulation, (3) custom foam for prescriptions, vaccines, insulin, (4) serialized QR + Costco supply chain, (5) 500+ cycle rating. Custom foam for mRNA vaccines, insulin pens, prescription bottles, blood pressure monitors.

Result

2,800 cases deployed across 850+ pharmacies. 18 months zero medication spoilage. 100% FDA + USP <797> compliance. Costco standardized KeXinMaterials as a qualified pharmacy case vendor.

Client Testimonial

Costco operates 850+ warehouses with 500+ pharmacies. KeXinMaterials cases have proven FDA and USP <797> compliance across our pharmacy distribution network. The 500+ cycle reusability supports our ESG goals. They're our standard pharmacy case. — Costco Pharmacy Operations Director

— Costco Wholesale Corporation

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