Urgent healthcare delivery

When time is of the essence, we’ll get your urgent healthcare shipments there fast.

For envelopes, parcels, and packages weighing 150 lbs. or less:

• Get quick door-to-door delivery with FedEx SameDay^® services—whether it’s blood samples or a pacemaker.
• Choose from three FedEx^® overnight healthcare shipping services for convenient next-day delivery.

For shipments weighing 150 lbs. or more:

• Get FedEx SameDay U.S. healthcare delivery within hours, depending on flight availability.
• Opt for FedEx First Overnight^® Freight and your shipment will arrive the next morning.
• Decide whether you want your time-sensitive shipment to arrive in 1, 2, or 3 business days.

Everyday healthcare shipments

Even when it’s not a rush, you still need secure and cost-effective shipping.

For envelopes, parcels, and packages weighing 150 lbs. or less:

• FedEx Ground^® is an affordable way to ship to businesses typically within 1–5 business days. It’s faster to more locations than UPS Ground^®. View service maps for estimated transit times.
• For Lab Returns, it’s important to bring your sample to a location or drop box the same day you collect it and before the last pickup for FedEx Express^® shipping. View locations and instructions here.

For shipments weighing 150 lbs. or more:

• Use LTL freight shipping to get delivery typically in 1–6 business days.
• Get delivery through the front door of a business or home via FedEx Freight Direct. It’s an ideal option for patients who need heavy medical equipment carried into a bedroom.

If you’re shipping pharmaceuticals or biologics, we’ll provide exceptional care of raw materials or finished products. Get end-to-end precision with FedEx packaging, storage,^* transparent data, and quality assurance.

No matter what you’re shipping, you’ll have more control over your inventory’s journey—and beyond. From warehousing to advisory guidance, take advantage of our supply chain and logistics services.

Clear shipment visibility puts you in the driver’s seat. The FedEx Surround monitoring and intervention suite gives you near real-time data. So you can prioritize shipments, request intervention, and mitigate risk.

Extreme hot and cold temperatures can damage some items. Ship at a controlled room temperature so products arrive in top condition.

Need to keep pharmaceuticals cold? See how our chilled boxes and specialized containers meet your quality and compliance needs.

Frozen products require strict temperature control to remain viable. Learn more about how we create a safe frozen environment.

Certain pharmaceuticals require extreme cold to remain viable. With our liquid nitrogen dry vapor technology, no dry ice is needed.

Dry ice falls under the dangerous goods category. Learn how to prepare a shipment with dry ice. To ship it, contact our medical shipping experts.

Your samples must comply with certain laws governing packing and labeling. See how to properly ship liquid and dry materials.

Find multiple packaging options for your healthcare delivery. Get complimentary packaging when you ship with FedEx Express.

No matter what your shipping needs are, you’ll find FedEx packaging that fits. Check out a wide range of boxes, envelopes, and cushioning you can order online.

Enter global medical markets with confidence and in compliance. Whether you need to ship ASAP or want more economical rates, we've got you covered. Fill out customs documents online, see if you need to file an Electronic Export Information (EEI) form, and more.

Keeping up to date on import and export regulations can be time-consuming. Quickly get the latest regulatory and customs clearance info.