The battle against counterfeit drugs
Pharmaceutical Market Europe spoke to Remi Turbet Delof from Systech about his work with customers to help them navigate the complex world of serialisation
Pharmaceutical Market Europe spoke to Remi Turbet Delof from Systech about his work with customers to help them navigate the complex world of serialisation
Systech’s Dave DeJean writes about the various challenges faced by the pharmaceutical supply chain and how embracing technological innovation and collaborative strategies is the way forward for improving distribution efficiency and security.
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Takeaways from the recent HDA conference and expo held in March 2024 with focus on pharmaceutical supply chain management.
A robust vision system truly is the backbone of a successful serialization approach.
Rising numbers of counterfeit drugs are entering pharmaceutical supply chains, necessitating advanced track-and-trace systems.
What can the medical devices industry learn from the existing strategies of combating diversion and counterfeiting in the pharmaceutical industry?
Joe Lipari gives an update on the DSCSA stabilization period and what to have in place for November 2024.
Systech, a part of Markem-Imaje and Dover and a leading provider of digital identification and traceability software solutions, today announced that it has expanded its existing product portfolio through PCE acquisition. This represents a strategic step in Systech’s global expansion to enhance and deliver even higher value to its European customers.
The exponential growth of the nutraceutical sector, combined with the unprecedented growth in online marketplaces, makes nutraceuticals highly vulnerable to vast counterfeiting and grey market trading
PCE is now part of Systech! We are thrilled about this tremendous opportunity to integrate PCE’s product line into Systech’s
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learn how to overcome barriers and reduce risks proactively by gaining supply chain visibility. Join us as we discuss identifying diversion and counterfeiting risks, implementing best practices as well as how to engage key stakeholders for successful outcomes.
Here’s a recap of a recent webinar about uncovering vulnerabilities & threats in diversion and counterfeiting.
Systech, a part of Markem Imaje and Dover and a leading provider of digital identification and traceability software solutions, today announced that it has released the next generation of its UniSecure® platform, a comprehensive product security solution for counterfeit and diversion detection. UniSecure provides unique product identification, traceability and product verification via smartphone across the supply chain in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, medical products, skin care and other markets.
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Strategic account manager at Systech, Remi Turbet Delof discerns pharma packaging trends.
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How important is aggregation to adhere to compliance and keep the pharmaceutical supply chain moving.
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Learn how using open, global and proven standards can improve pharma supply chain efficiency, transparency and patient safety.
Here’s a recap of a recent webinar about the value of implementing standards beyond compliance.
Dave DeJean speaks about where pharma supply chain stands in adhering to DSCSA.
Dealing with exceptions efficiently will be critical to keep the pharmaceutical supply chain moving.
The fight against counterfeiting and diversion demands a multi-dimensional strategy
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In a recent webinar hosted by us, our guests answered some big questions on staying ahead of counterfeiters and our role as consumers in combating the supply chain threat for high-end or costly wine, medicines, skincare items and more worldwide.
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Drug diversion and counterfeiting is expanding its network across the world. Here’s our review of the recent CNBC report and how Systech can help counter this threat.
The consequences of fake products—go well beyond the financial
A single misaligned component in the product or data chain can have drastic consequences.
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Insights into the current state of affairs and opportunities offered by DSCSA stabilization period.
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Systech, a part of Markem Imaje and Dover and a leading provider of digital identification and traceability software solutions, today announced that it has released the next generation of its UniSecure® platform, a comprehensive product security solution for counterfeit and diversion detection. UniSecure provides unique product identification, traceability and product verification via smartphone across the supply chain in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, medical products, skin care and other markets.
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Systech, a Markem Imaje and Dover company, today announced that it has successfully completed a System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2® Type II Audit examination. The successful completion of this voluntary audit illustrates Systech’s ongoing commitment to creating and maintaining a secure operating environment for its customers’ confidential data.
The FDA’s grace period of November 2024 doesn’t change the implementation deadline. It’s just extra time for the industry to dial-in processes already in place.
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In light of the FDA’s recent announcement regarding a delay in the enforcement of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), Systech, part of Markem-Imaje and Dover, and a leading provider of digital identification and traceability software solutions, cautions the industry against complacency.
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Are you ready? Packaging operations did its DSCSA job; can the data integrations say the same?
By embracing the principles of more granular supply chain traceability, industries can navigate the complex landscape with confidence and foresight.
Full speed ahead—why it’s vital for the industry to take this time to “get it right”
The FDA has made the decision to establish a “stabilization period” for the DSCSA implementation. This timely webinar will look at what this means for the industry and investigate the possible gaps that created the need for an enforcement delay.
Key takeways from our recent webinar on why supply chain traceability and product authentication capabilities can be essential to protect the healthcare medical device and prevent counterfeiting and diversion.
Here’s a deep dive into the details of the European Falsified Medicines Directive regulation and requirements for pharma manufacturers and others.
Taking serialized information and integrating it effectively throughout the distribution chain—including EVERY level—is critical to stopping counterfeits.
The global cost of counterfeiting and diversion is estimated to be over 1.7 trillion dollars annually. We have compiled all the proven tools and techniques that are essential to combat this supply chain threat.
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With the United States being far and away the largest pharmaceutical market in the world, complying with necessary regulations is critical for the industry.
DSCSA compliance requires that drug manufacturers, dispensers, and distributors (basically all stakeholders in the pharmaceutical supply chain) follow certain federal
Systech announced recently that it joined the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) Interoperable Partner Program, Pulse by NABP. This is important news as both Systech and NABP want to ensure that pharmacies and dispensers are ready for DSCSA (Drug Supply Chain Security Act) compliance this November. Though a stabilization period has been granted by the FDA, the November 27, 2023 date is still the legal target for the industry.
This extension is pivotal in addressing evolving challenges and further fortifying the integrity of the pharmaceutical supply chain.
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The battle against counterfeiting and diversion calls for a multifaceted strategy across the entire supply chain
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“If data and product don’t flow seamlessly across the pharma supply chain, massive rework requirements will boomerang back to manufacturers,
As the DSCSA deadline looms, is your data in order? “All stakeholders in the drug supply chain must adopt robust
Worldwide, medical device fraud runs rampant. Steve Tallant examines this growing threat in a recent Viewpoint column featured in Securing
As part of the FDA’s Drug Quality and Security Act, one key rationale for the Drug Supply Security Act (DSCSA) was to protect US patients from receiving counterfeit or illegitimate medications. Everything the industry is doing to connect manufacturers, wholesalers and dispensers to create an interoperable supply chain is all about patient safety.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of pharmaceuticals, maintaining regulatory compliance is paramount for pharmacies. The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) aims to enhance patient safety by establishing a secure supply chain for prescription drugs.
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The receiving process for totes at pharmacies from wholesalers hasn’t changed much over the past 25 or more years.… Physical packages reconciled to a printed manifest/order. Quantities checked. Verification that nothing is damaged. Inspection to see if anything is already expired. Data entry into a pharmacy inventory system. Even if there are some issues, the medicines get put into stock.
Even if we do get a Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) enforcement delay from the FDA, pharmacies are still on the hook for compliance. And compliance means connections.
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“While the DSCSA has already brought numerous positive changes to the supply chain, even a minor hiccup could throw the
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Get insights on how to protect the medical product supply chain and ensure patient safety.
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Key DSCSA takeaways from PDG’s latest publication: Proactive steps to avoid “misalignment exceptions.”
Counterfeiters and diverters of successful medical products have little regard for consumer safety or governmental oversight. They don’t care about the patient. They only care about money.
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Learn how pharma companies can optimize packaging operations and leverage their supply chain data.
We discuss the requirements, challenges and guidance for pharmacies as they prep for compliance.
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By providing shared access to data, the cloud is creating more connected workplaces and stronger supply chains.
Prepare your pharmacy to meet DSCSA requirements by November 27, 2023.
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Assigning a unique product identifier or serial number to packaging of products via printed data matrix or 2D barcode to
Assigning a unique product identifier or serial number to packaging of products via printed data matrix or 2D barcode to
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The process of uniquely identifying products with a serial number, and tracking each product in the supply chain as it
Counterfeit goods pose a significant threat to the health, safety, and well-being of consumers, as well as the global economy
Supply chain traceability is the ability to identify, track and trace products as they moves through the supply chain enabling
Supply chain traceability is the ability to identify, track and trace products as they moves through the supply chain enabling
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A corporate program that safeguards brand reputation and consumer trust through IP protection through anti-counterfeit and diversion detection plus online
DSCSA compliance requires that drug manufacturers, dispensers, and distributors (basically all stakeholders in the pharmaceutical supply chain) follow certain federal
Assigning a unique product identifier or serial number to packaging of pharmaceauticals via printed data matrix or 2D barcode to
The process of assigning a unique code to the packaging of each drug and printing this code on the packaging.
The process of assigning “children” to a “parent” to establish a packaging hierarchy and track and trace individual products throughout
The process of assigning “children” to a “parent” to establish a packaging hierarchy and track and trace individual products throughout
A system for DSCSA compliance which seamlessly sends product information back and forth between trading partners to allow for serial
Aggregation is a technique used in conjunction with serialization that establishes and records the relationship between a serialized object and
When an unauthorized party sells a product outside of authorized and/or intended distribution channels, leading to a significant loss of
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What is DCSCA? Drug Supply Chain Security Act: As defined by the FDA, outlines steps to achieve interoperable, electronic tracing
Regulatory driven process of assigning a unique identifier to each drug to enable patient safety through traceability and verification
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The process of assigning a unique code to the packaging of each drug and printing this code on the packaging.
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Dealing with data matching exceptions efficiently will be critical to keep the pharma supply chain moving.
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Implement an electronic, interoperable system to exchange information with your trading partners by the deadline. Our Systech solution guides you to full DSCSA compliance.
Many major wholesalers are leading the charge for receiving aggregated data—requiring that manufacturers be able to digitally send pallet identifiers with corresponding digital details of all shipments sent to them. Without this data being aggregated, wholesale staff would have to open each pallet and manually scan each serialized product.
Implementation of credentialing through authorized trading partners will be key to product tracing under the DSCSA for 2023. OCI supports DSCSA objectives by improving the digital integrity of supply chain actors.
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Company’s have an opportunity to look inward towards self-improvement with a focus on brand protection and supply chain “health”.
Protecting brand integrity is a multifaceted discipline which can be complicated by counterfeiting and diversion, as well as meeting high traceability standards.
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There is a comprehensive data collection and integration reality that is required to get drugs through the supply chain and to the patients who need them.
Systech, the global technology leader in connected brand protection and a Markem-Imaje solutions brand, has partnered with Spherity to offer
Systech, the global technology leader in connected brand protection and a Markem-Imaje solutions brand, has partnered with Spherity to offer
Crime has no moral code. If you have a high-demand product, people will likely counterfeit it.
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Customers face serious challenges in purchasing authentic and safe products in every marketplace, every day.
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Huge demand plus limited supply creates a perfect environment for counterfeiters.
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In this interview from Global Business Reports, Dave DeJean, SVP Product Management and Strategy at Systech, discusses how existing compliance
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