Medisca Opens New Pharmaceutical Repackaging Facility to Meet Global Demands in Personalized Medicine
27 June 2024 - 2:26PM
Business Wire
Medisca, a global leader in personalized pharmaceutical
solutions, held a grand opening event on June 20, 2024, for their
new repackaging and distribution facility in Plattsburgh, New York.
The event was celebrated in the company of Medisca’s valued
Plattsburgh team, business partners, and state and federal
officials, including Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, Senator Dan
Stec, and Assemblyman Billy Jones.
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Left to right: Mitchell Rubin, Medisca
CFO | Assemblyman Billy Jones | Stephane Nizri, Medisca Head of
Engineering | Sanjay Goorachurn, Medisca CEO | Antonio Dos Santos,
Medisca Founder and Chairman | Maria Zaccardo, Medisca Co-Founder
and Vice-Chair | Congresswoman Elise Stefanik | Panagiota
Danopoulos, Medisca SVP Global Strategy and Innovation | Senator
Dan Stec | Larry Harney, Medisca Operations Manager (Photo:
Business Wire)
"This event marks the completion of the largest project ever
undertaken by Medisca in our 35-year history," said Antonio Dos
Santos, Medisca Founder and Chairman. “This new facility showcases
the diligent efforts and dedication of Medisca people and
demonstrates our commitment to supporting the growing demands in
personalized medicine."
Continued investment in the North Country
After 32 years of established standing and investment in the
North Country, the opening of the new Medisca facility in
Plattsburgh exemplifies the value of the workforce in this
region.
"The new Medisca facility is a testament to our local workforce
talent pool, already providing 65 good-paying local jobs with plans
for further expansion," said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. "This
significant investment in Plattsburgh underscores the strength of
our region. I am proud to support Medisca and the many industries
investing in our community and driving economic prosperity for
hardworking families in Upstate and the North Country."
Doubling capacity to serve the growing demands in
personalized medicine
Consolidating existing operations into a single site equipped
with innovative machinery and automated workflows, the new facility
will significantly enhance the company’s capacity to support the
diverse healthcare groups it serves.
“In particular, the new facility will allow Medisca to expand
its capacity to provide quality products to pharmacists and
healthcare professionals, so they can prepare personalized and
essential medications for patients like you and me – not just here
in the United States, but across the globe,” said Sanjay
Goorachurn, Medisca CEO.
Leveraging scalable innovation, reinforcing established quality
systems, and prioritizing the health, safety, and wellness of
Medisca personnel were paramount in every decision made during the
design and construction of the new facility. Key considerations
included introducing custom-tailored ISO-rated production rooms and
leveraging customized warehouse management systems for end-to-end
traceability.
“Taken together, the new facility is a state-of-the-art example
that leverages innovation and rigorous quality and safety measures
to protect our product, personnel, and environment,” said Dos
Santos.
The new Medisca Plattsburgh facility has undergone a successful
New York State inspection and third-party documentation and systems
audit, with additional licensures and agency inspections actively
underway to serve the United States and Global markets. For a look
at the new facility, click here.
About Medisca
Founded in 1989, Medisca is a global leader in personalized
medicine and pharmaceutical supply chain solutions. Its vast
portfolio of over 2,000 products is complemented by a library of
10,000+ proprietary and customized medication formulas, expertise,
and services in pharmaceutical compounding, continuing healthcare
education, analytical testing, and more. Providing finely-tuned
solutions to diverse wellness sectors across the globe, Medisca is
bridging the gaps in healthcare and empowering personalized
wellness for all. For more information, visit www.medisca.com and
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