GS1 Releases GPC Codes for Drugs and Medical Devices
by Enterprise Labeling on Nov 2, 2009 • 3:09 pm No CommentsAt this site, GS1 Healthcare has made the following announcement: To support the immediate implementation of the Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN) in healthcare and allow the proper registration of any healthcare product in GDSN, GS1 has released two GPC codes, one for drugs and another one for medical devices.
At the link, GS1 Healthcare explains why Global Product Classification (GPS) codes are necessary and how GS1 works to meet the need. The actual GPC codes are detailed along with a graphic showing their application with drugs and medical devices.
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