Clinical Trial Supply Services

Comparator Sourcing & Ancillary Supply

Comparator Sourcing – Precision, Compliance, and Global Reach

At PHOENIX Clinical Trial Services (CTS), our Comparator Sourcing offering is designed to meet the complex demands of modern clinical trials with precision, transparency, and regulatory excellence. Operating through our centralized CTS Hub, we provide end-to-end sourcing solutions for reference drugs across Europe and beyond, ensuring seamless delivery to our CTS customers.

What Sets Us Apart

We gurantee traceability, regulatory compliance, and secure access to stock specifically allocated for Clinical Trial use. Our sourcing process is supported by formal contracts, clear cost structures, and tailored documentation including CoA, CoC, and pedigree statements.

Global Capabilities

PHOENIX leverages its pan-European network and strategic partnerships to source comparator drugs from all PHOENIX countries. Our services are particularly valuable for customers who face challenges in accessing high-quality reference drugs in Europe. We offer:

  • Access to branded and generic medicines across regulated markets
  • Ambient, cold and frozen chain logistics with secure storage
  • Support navigating import and export processes
  • Streamlined Process


From RFQ to delivery, our process is centralized and standardized. Requests are managed by trained country teams and coordinated through PHOENIX’s central Clinical Trial Team, ensuring consistent quality and efficient turnaround. Direct shipments from sourcing countries to customers are also supported when appropriate.
 

Ancillary Supply – Comprehensive Support for Clinical Trial Execution

At PHOENIX CTS, our Ancillary Supply offering complements Comparator Sourcing by providing all the essential non-drug materials required to conduct clinical trials efficiently and compliantly. From medical devices to diagnostic kits, we ensure that every component of your study setup is sourced, delivered, and documented with precision.
 

What We Deliver

Our Ancillary Supply service includes:

  • Medical Devices: Syringes, needles, infusion sets, and administration tools
  • Diagnostic Kits: Rapid tests, lab consumables, and monitoring equipment
  • Trial-Specific Materials: Custom items tailored to protocol requirements
  • Over-the-counter products (OTC)


These supplies are sourced through PHOENIX’s extensive manufacturer network, including strategic relationships with specialized companies in this area. We also promote PHOENIX’s own brands (PXG) for clinical trial use, offering cost-effective and trustworthy solutions.
 

Strategic Integration

Ancillary and Comparator drugs Supply is fully integrated into our CTS Hub operations, allowing centralized coordination and streamlined logistics. Our sourcing process is supported by:

  • Dedicated country teams trained in CTS-specific procurement
  • Structured RFP workflows via the PHOENIX CTS Platform
  • Cold chain and ambient logistics through the CTS Hub 

Value for CTS Customers

Reliability: Trial-specific stock secured through direct manufacturer agreements
Efficiency: Central contact across PHOENIX’s pan-European network
Compliance: Full documentation and GDP/GMP adherence
 

PHOENIX CTS Platform – Centralized, Scalable, and Customer-Focused

The PHOENIX CTS Platform is the digital backbone of our Comparator Sourcing Service, designed to streamline operations, enhance transparency, and accelerate response times across our pan-European network. Built with scalability and usability in mind, the platform enables seamless collaboration between CTS customers, PHOENIX CTS Team and country teams, ensuring consistent service delivery and data integrity.

Key Features

Centralized Quote Management

Customers submit their requests (RFP/RFQ) directly through the platform, which automatically distributes them to selected countries.

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Automated Proposal Generation

Using our local sourcing teams‘ inputs, the platform selects the best offer meeting all customer requirements.

Real-Time Visibility

Customers can track open, paused, and closed quotes.

Integrated Documentation

Each quote includes essential details such as product name, strength, MAH, batch size, and available documentation, supporting regulatory compliance and customer clarity.

Strategic Benefits

Improved Efficiency

By mimicking the existing quoting process while enhancing visibility and automation, the platform reduces manual effort and turnaround time.

Scalable Collaboration

The platform supports multi-country coordination, enabling PHOENIX to respond to complex international trials with agility.

Customer-Centric Design

The intuitive interface and structured workflows ensure that clients receive timely, accurate, and comprehensive proposals tailored to their trial needs.

Future Outlook

The PHOENIX CTS Platform is continuously evolving. Upcoming enhancements include tighter integration with PHOENIX’s AI engine, automatically generated reports for comparator sourcing based on real-life data, expanded functionality for ancillary services, and improved user experience based on ongoing feedback from all stakeholders.
 

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PHOENIX is ready to support your clinical trials, navigating the complex demands and tight schedules of today's pharmaceutical domain.

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