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Real deal
ARmark Authentication Technologies
Pharmaceutical counterfeiting has serious consequences for healthcare consumers and providers as well as pharmaceutical companies. Fortunately, new techniques have been developed for distinguishing genuine branded products from the copies. more... |
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RFID: a seismic shift?
NXP Semiconductors
RFID promises to revolutionise the pharmaceutical industry and for some of the industry’s leading players, such as Pfizer, it already has, writes Peter Schmallegger, segment marketing manager, RFID, NXP Semiconductors.
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 Issue 011 |
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Encrypted security solutions
Atmel
The scale of the counterfeiting problem to the pharmaceutical industry means that packagers require ultra-secure solutions if they are to protect products throughout the distribution chain. Radio frequency identification, combined with state-of-the-art encryption, enables product safety. more... |
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Supply chain protection
Freight Watch
With large-scale theft on the increase, the pharma supply chain has never been more vulnerable. Today's freight specialists now have the expertise to prevent such losses. more... |
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RFID: a business case
Picosoft
There are a number of factors that must be looked at whenever a company is considering implementing RFID technology. It is not an off-the-shelf, one-size-fits-all product; nor is it a direct replacement for barcodes. However, RFID technology, coupled with the right solution provider, can give substantial returns on investment. more.. |
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 Issue 010 |
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Enterprise Forecasting: The Next Generation Solution
Futurion
As pharma companies become worldwide organisations, accurate enterprise forecasting has become essential. However, many ERP systems have been unable to provide comprehensive, reliable and accurate data for the long term – until now. more.. |
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Managing The Risk Of Counterfeiting And Diversion
NanoInk, Inc
Brand protection is a significant issue when it comes to fake drugs. While there are a number of measures to combat this problem, a truly comprehensive system is required. more.. |
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 Issue 009 |
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Panacea for a sick trade
Spacecode SA
The fight against counterfeit drugs is ongoing and extensive, but most of the efforts have had limited success. The problem has persisted regardless, and is escalating. With the maturing of RFID, there may be a new solution. more.. |
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Fired up for RFID
UPM Raflatac
The implications of RFId technology for the pharma industry are
enormous, given the growing number of supply chain and security
applications it enables. Though the technology is still evolving
to suit specific applications, tag manufacturers are now ready to
produce on a large scale, meaning implementation will be swift. more.. |
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Optimising supply chain security
Omron
RFID is a powerful tool that the pharmaceutical industry can use to face new supply chain challenges and, more importantly, boost pharma’s ability to solve these critical problems. more.. |
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 Issue 008 |
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Staying ahead of the fakers
Hewlett Packard
Counterfeiters of pharmaceutical products have become more sophisticated in their methods, and the industry is trying hard to make the next leap in security technology. For some, this means RFID. For others, it means synergy between many solutions. Jim Banks reports. more.. |
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Combating pharmaceutical fraud
Aegate
Fraudulent drug products in the supply chain cost pharmaceutical companies millions in lost revenues and damage to their brands. It is about time the industry began tightening up its counterfeiting measures, says Alison Williams, head of marketing for drug authentication company Aegate. more.. |
