Brand Integrity / Healthcare / Pharmaceutical / Regulatory and Compliance / Serialization / Supply Chain / Track and Traceability
Contamination at compounding pharmacy prompts recall, re-ignites controversy
Pallimed Solutions has initiated a recall of more than a dozen products, which were distributed in 15 states. However, the recall process has raised new questions about the company's practices.
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical / Regulatory and Compliance / Serialization / Standardization / Supply Chain / Track and Traceability
GS1 US will support improved security for pharmaceutical supply chains with new serialization guideline
With new drug pedigree requirements coming into effect in California during 2015, pharmaceutical companies are on the verge of a new phase, in which product serialization and real-time visibility are increasingly standard throughout the industry.
Barcode Labeling / Brand Integrity / Healthcare / Life Science / Pharmaceutical / Regulatory and Compliance
Woman claims using product ‘as instructed on the label’ landed her in the hospital
Accurate labels are key for maintaining the safety of pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements.
Spread of meningitis infections leads to expansion of pharmaceutical recall
This blog has often stressed the importance of proper labeling in allowing companies to execute effective recalls in the face of public safety issues.
Bio-tech companies must update supply chains to meet modern challenges
Wayne McDonnell, director of pharma and life sciences advisory with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), recently sat down for an interview with SupplyChainBrain, in which he discussed industry trends as well as his firm's "Pharma 2020" report.
Japanese tsunami debris washing up on U.S. coast highlights value of material traceability
Debris from Japan, pushed out to sea in massive quantities by the tsunami, has begun washing up on the west coast of the U.S. However, with this wreckage comes a flood of non-native aquatic species.
Making healthcare more affordable starts with better barcodes
The healthcare industry as a whole can benefit from businesses that take advantage of the Perfect Order measurements and GS1 standards.
First case of U.S. mad cow disease since 2006 found in California
While only one case of the disease was identified, some consumer groups are saying more needs to be done to diagnose sickly cattle.
NASA introduces new GPS-based seismic detection technology
While we still may not be able to know days in advance, the new technology could actually help identify the impact of a developing quake.
Economic growth in Southeast Asia predicted after evading tsunami
The world dodged a bullet last week after an 8.6 magnitude earthquake shook off the coast of Indonesia on Wednesday.
Pharmaceutical industry leaders propose bill to improve federal track-and-trace laws
There's good news coming out of the pharmaceutical industry this week, and after the recent cancer treatment medication incident, it's overdue.
U.S. economy predicted to see growth in 2012
There's a positive outlook for the American economy in 2012, but things may not be as promising for other countries.
GHS and Regulatory Labeling Challenges in the New Era 
