WHY SERIALIZE YOUR PHARMA

SUPPLY CHAIN IN 2015

BY: ANGELA CARVER

Meet Important Deadlines

• FDA DQSA (effective Nov. 2014) and California state regulations

require more strict serialization of packaging lines*This affects not only manufacturers, but wholesalers, distributors,

3PLs and more

• Designed to increase effectiveness of traceability, helps make

accurate audit trail data more available

Reduce Supply of Counterfeit Drugs“Increase Patient Safety”

• More closely monitoring and tracking the origin of finished

pharmaceutical products and raw ingredients can reduce chances

of counterfeit drugs reaching consumers

Increase Efficiency of Recalls“Maintain Brand Reputation”

• Increased traceability allows for more efficient tracking of

production lines, LOT, SKU, etc. to perform more targeted recalls

Reduce Operating Costs

• Real-time capture of more accurate data:• Helps to reduce chargeback fees associated with

packaging errors and incorrect shipping

• Assists in controlling costs associated with inventory

storage and movement

Before You Serialize…

1. Learn more about what regulations affect your business and how.2. Develop a plan to implement serialization that will meet your

needs and deadlines.

3. Research WMS vendors to assist your business in the process.

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