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Three Important Factors for Selecting a Reliable Serialization Software

The WHO estimates that roughly 10% of drugs in the global marketplace are counterfeit, with levels being much higher in developing countries (30-40%). In the U.S. alone, the FDA found that more than 50% of online drug purchases are fake....

DSCSA one-month countdown

From 27 November 2018, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) will be actively enforced by regulators in the US. Here, leaders from across the pharmaceutical sector discuss the industry’s readiness and what companies should be...

Is the market now DSCSA ready?

Roundtable questionsIn November 2017, the pharma industry was granted an extension of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) enforcement date to November 2018. Regulators told the market that they would not actively enforce the new serialization requirements until...

35 is the danger zone for hearts

We normally associate heart disease with old age. Doctors have been warning that the average age of first heart attacks has been coming down due to multiple factors like sedentary lifestyles, fast food and increased smoking and drinking. ...

DSCSA: The time has come to Act

Thierry Protas, Global Pharma Director at Videojet Technologies, looks at the importance of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) legislation, the looming 2018 cut off point for compliance, and how coding and marking is a key consideration. On 27...

Quicker, More Accurate Diagnoses for Dangerous Diseases and Genetic Disorders

Standfirst:There is growing awareness of the valuable role that diagnostics can play, both in the early identification and treatment of dangerous or infectious diseases as well as genetic disorders. The early and accurate identification of one’s predisposition to cancer, sexually...

Dash to Serialization Implementation: The European Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) Countdown for Indian Pharma Manufacturers

Compliance is a serious issue for India’s pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, and retailers; due to the complicated nature of the pharmaceutical supply chain. Serialization requires pharmaceutical manufacturers to invest in new technology and adapt their current processes and systems. Not only...

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