The National Audit Office (NAO) has made an explicit recommendation that the Department of Health (DoH) should call for the adoption of universal bar coding standards in the NHS.
Archive for the ‘Life Sciences News’ Category
Feb 14th
Barcodes required for all Indian pharmaceutical exports
Counterfeit pharmaceuticals are an ongoing problem worldwide. And the labelling industry has been heavily regulated as a result. Different geographies can sometimes be at a higher risk than others, and in recent weeks, India has been cited as a source of counterfeits. (more…)
Jan 31st
There’s More to Labels than Meets the Eye: the GHS Standards for Durability
When you think about labels for pharmaceuticals, chemicals and medical devices, you think about the contents of the label for identification and tracking purposes and the regulations surrounding them. But there’s more to labels than the words and symbols that appear on them. (more…)
Dec 7th
Why are Some Pharmaceutical Labels Still Putting Patient Safety at Risk?
When the FDA introduced SPL (structured product labeling), the idea was to help inform consumers and improve patient safety. This regulation requires manufacturers to submit prescribing and product information (i.e., the package insert or label) using standardized medical terminology in a readable, accessible format. (more…)
Nov 24th
Are you compliant with FDA labeling legislations?
One of the top areas where organizations fall short when audited for FDA compliance is not documenting their standard operating procedures for labeling.
What are you doing to make sure you have the required documentation? (more…)
Nov 2nd
Product Recalls in Prescription Pharmacy Manufacturing
Do you know labeling errors are the most common reason for product recalls in mainstream pharmacy manufacturing?
There are three key components that need to be in place for prescription pharmacy manufacturers to financially succeed and sustain brand confidence with key stakeholders – and avoid labeling errors.
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