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Pharmaceuticals
Report Predicts Track-and-Trace Will Be a Game Changer
Report assesses the global anti-counterfeit pharmaceutical packaging market between 2016 and 2026.
November 10, 2017
Report predicts track-and-trace will be a game changer in the global anti-counterfeit pharmaceutical packaging market through 2026.
Traceability/Serialization
Live from HDA Traceability: Most-Asked Question of the Day
Software, grandfathering and barcodes are major points of interest, but does this low-tech question suggest a need for future guidance?
November 9, 2017
Does this low-tech serialization question suggest a need for future guidance?
Supply Chain
CVS Pharmacy to Deliver Prescriptions
Early next year, its store locations will begin nationwide next-day delivery to customers, with same-day delivery in select markets.
November 8, 2017
Early next year, its store locations will begin nationwide next-day delivery to customers, with same-day delivery in select markets.
Pharmaceuticals
HDA Adds Pharmaceutical Cargo Security Coalition
PCSC founder Chuck Forsaith will continue to lead coalition and provide information aimed at ensuring the safety and integrity of the supply chain.
November 3, 2017
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Pharmaceuticals
Bill Gates Says Polio Will Be Eradicated in 2017
The 1988 Global Polio Eradication Initiative to orally vaccinate 2.5 billion children in 122 countries could find completion this year.
October 30, 2017
Bill Gates holding a vaccine. / Image: The Guardian
Pharmaceuticals
Israel Makes Medicinal Marijuana an Official Farming Sector
Israel’s Agricultural Ministry will grant up to 20 farmers government aid in the farming of medical marijuana.
October 27, 2017
Israeli Pot Farm / Image: AP Photo/Dan Balilty
Pharmaceuticals
Praxis Packaging Ready for DSCSA Deadline
With the DSCSA enforcement delay, manufacturers and contract packagers such as Praxis are refining their serialization programs.
October 13, 2017
Praxis Packaging is ready to meet the DSCSA deadline. Seen here is a Praxis cleanroom.
Pharmaceuticals
The Effect of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico’s Pharma Industry
Federal officials and drugmakers try to prevent shortages of vital drugs in hurricane-stricken Puerto Rico.
October 9, 2017
Mylan's Puerto Rican Factory / Image: Erika P Rodriguez for the NYT
Pharmaceuticals
Open-SCS Group Showcases Packaging Serialization Standard
At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, the organization launched a pilot to test initial communications among global pharma industry group members. The release of a validated standard is projected by Nov. 2017.
October 2, 2017
At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, the organization launched a pilot to test initial communications among global pharma industry group members. The release of a validated standard is projected by Nov. 2017.
Pharmaceuticals
WHO Says “Serious Lack” of New Antibiotics in Development
As resistance to existing antibiotics increases, the World Health Organization warns of antibiotic shortage on the horizon.
September 28, 2017
Antibiotic Shortage on the Horizon / Image: Mother Jones
Supply Chain
Live from Healthcare Packaging EXPO: Smart Pallets are the Future
RM2 took to the Innovation Stage to with their client AT&T to discuss the benefits of smart reusable pallets that collect data throughout the supply chain.
September 26, 2017
rm2's BLOCKPal / Image: rm2
Traceability/Serialization
Spotted at Healthcare Packaging EXPO: AR Glasses
On display at booth N-219, Microsoft and Adents team up to create augmented reality glasses as a control tool for serialized pharma products.
September 25, 2017
Adents Prodigi
Cannabis
Serialization and Medical Marijuana Take Center Stage
Two special events at Healthcare Packaging EXPO/PACK EXPO Las Vegas provide exclusive perspectives on two of the most pressing issues in the life sciences arena.
September 19, 2017
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Traceability/Serialization
FDA: New Supply Chain Draft Guidance
With public meetings on security and data exchange, FDA releases guidance that helps companies “define the relationship” with trading partners. The agency is soliciting comments.
August 30, 2017
New FDA guidance includes sections that discuss repackagers, WDDs, 3PLs and dispensers, with subsections for partners such as brokers and common carriers.
Traceability/Serialization
Pharma Supply Chain: Comments Due Sep 18!
The FDA is soliciting public feedback before the establishment of a pilot program under the DSCSA. Get your comments in soon.
August 17, 2017
The FDA is soliciting public feedback before the establishment of a pilot program under the DSCSA. Get your comments in soon.
Traceability/Serialization
HDA Launches its “Origin” Repository
HDA’s first product offers a central point to ease DSCSA-required master data exchange.
July 31, 2017
Data sharing through the Origin repository. Source: HDA
Pharmaceuticals
Securing the Supply Chain from Substandard and Falsified Drugs
FDA combines with international partners to create a new supply chain security toolkit that covers everything from raw materials to patient use.
July 21, 2017
FDA combines with international partners to create a new supply chain security toolkit that covers everything from raw materials to patient use. (Photo from FDA website.)
Pharmaceuticals
Microtags Provide On-Product Supply Chain Authentication
TruTag Wins 2017 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for edible microtags that can be used directly on pharmaceuticals.
July 12, 2017
TruTag Wins 2017 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for edible microtags that can be used directly on pharmaceuticals.
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