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Rx-360 Supply Chain Security: Prevention of Re-use of Genuine Packaging Components for Counterfeit Products

January 29, 2020

Counterfeit medicines are a serious and growing problem. Some estimates indicate that the global trade in counterfeit drugs approaches $200 billion per year. Globalization and the rise of eCommerce and B2B websites help to facilitate […]

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Rx-360 Supply Chain Security: A Comprehensive Supply Chain Security Management System Version 2.0

November 7, 2019

Protecting patients is the obligation of the pharmaceutical industry and is fundamental to our business. Supply Chain Security (SCS) is the prevention, detection, and response to intentional adulteration, theft, counterfeit, and diversion that threaten patient […]

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Taking a Collaborative Approach to Secure Donated Medicines

June 27, 2018

Providing and receiving donated medicines to populations in need through NGO partners can serve as a tremendous benefit to patients who may not otherwise be able to receive them by way of conventional means.   Unfortunately, […]

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Upstream Supply Chain Mapping

April 18, 2016

Introduction:  This white paper reviews the present state of how the pharmaceutical industry maps its upstream raw material supply chain and the associated challenges that accompany it. Specifically, this paper aims to cover the following: […]

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Upstream Supply Chain Security

April 14, 2014

Purpose and Scope: This white paper reviews the present state, current challenges, and recommended best practices for several upstream supply chain security topics. The “upstream supply chain” refers to any part of the supply chain […]

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Counterfeit, Unapproved and Diverted Drugs Threats & Monitoring Process

May 18, 2012

Introduction and Overview: The distribution and sales of Counterfeit, Unapproved and Diverted Drugs (CUDD) are a global concern for pharmaceutical patients, health care professionals, regulators and manufacturers. Counterfeit drugs are not equivalent to the genuine […]