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Benefits of blockchain in limiting counterfeit drug distribution

European Pharmaceutical Review

A review by Swedish researchers has identified the benefits of smart contracts on blockchain platforms in the pharmaceutical supply chain and its role in combating counterfeit drugs. For instance, these drugs must be equipped with real-time insights. These can lead to inventory shortages, the paper noted.

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A history of Pfizer

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The company’s first product, a palatable anti-parasitic drug, made to taste like toffee, united Pfizer’s skills as a chemist with Erhart’s training as a confectioner. The “first industrial war” involved drug producers as much as weapons manufacturers. It was a success, and set the pattern for the company’s future development.

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RFID: The future of smart labelling?

Pharmaceutical Technology

The pharmaceutical industry began using radio frequency identification (RFID) tags in the early 2000s. Pfizer was the first to use the tech, adding RFID tags to track a Viagra (sildenafil) shipment circa 2006. Twenty years ago, the cost of implementing RFID tags and the ecosystem (software) was much more expensive than today.

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How to buy Ozempic online: Is it safe?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Ozempic (semaglutide) is a weekly injectable drug that lowers blood sugar levels. It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2017 for treating Type 2 diabetes. Ozempic cost Unfortunately, like many new drugs, Ozempic comes with a hefty price tag. Ozempic cost comparison for 0.25 Kelvas explains. “I

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Pharmaceutical Procurement Strategies Overview

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The procurement cycle presupposes all decisions related to selecting suppliers and monitoring drug delivery and distribution. It typically falls into the following steps: Reviewing drug selections. Determining drug quantities. Receiving and checking drugs. Aligning needs with the budget. Selecting a procurement method.

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DOJ Investigates $250 Million in U.S. Sales of Counterfeit Drugs Using Fake DSCSA Pedigrees

Policy Prescription

Department of Justice, according to Seeking Alpha , is investigating the sale and distribution of counterfeit drugs in the U.S. drug supply chain consisting of $250 million in counterfeit HIV drugs that were sold throughout the U.S. Flaws in the Domestic Drug Supply Chain Don’t Implicate Safe Importation.

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