Technology transfers between sites can pose risks but can also offer significant rewards. Often times, challenges include logistics, differing equipment and processes, and staffing issues at the receiving facility. Decision makers look at the risks: potential low yields and the rejection of product resulting in the inability to deliver the medications to patients and financial loss.

A comprehensive risk assessment is vital and a plan to address them in a timely manner will provide safeguards. Staffing should top the list of critical concerns with a focus on building trust between the senders and receivers, and appropriate investments need to be carefully considered. Rewards can can come in the form of product improvement, increased production, and monetary gain. A well-planned transfer of production can far outweigh the risks.