With huge R&D investment, lengthy testing, and regulatory hurdles before reaching market, prescription drugs are vulnerable to illegally diverted inventory and shrinkage. Counterfeit product entering into the supply chain compromises patient safety and a brand’s integrity. Product security and authenticity needs to be insured during shipping and receiving through a highly visible supply chain linking manufacturers, wholesalers, and pharmacies.
Tag-track-and- trace RFID systems can verify shipments came through the proper distribution centers and sent out alerts when there are discrepancies. RFID generated data can comprise the FDA recommended pedigree that provides an authentic chain of custody and transaction history for all prescription drugs throughout the manufacturing plant to shelf cycle.
epcSolutions gives complete control and tracking of their entire supply and distribution chain preventing counterfeiting, contamination, and diversion. epcSolutions provides real time auditing of each item and event in the supply chain enhancing inventory management and product-recall capability as well as patient safety. Robots enabled with readers at different points on a conveyor belt ensure each product goes through the necessary manufacturing stages. Companies can track the exact time specific pallets left the plant and what time they arrive at distribution centers and warehouses.
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