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• Article 01: December 2008

Finding strategies that improve patient
safety is a hot topic for pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers alike. With errors in medication administration
and the problem of counterfeit drugs
entering health services both increasing,
it's essential that technologies which can track drugs and monitor their progress throughout the entire supply chain are implemented as soon as possible.
Getting the correct, authentic drugs to patients quickly and accurately is an
essential component in reducing medical errors and increasing patient safety. Implementing systems that support the traceability of products also help ensure product recalls are effected thoroughly
and swiftly, preventing patients being exposed to sub-standard, or dangerous drugs.

In the context of Bridge project collaboration, the traceability data collected has been shared with the Bridge work packages, notably Work Packages 2/3 and Work Package 5 (counterfeit product analysis) to supplement their project findings.

The real-world nature of the pilot of course highlighted issues that will require solutions prior to future implementations. For example, the complexity of coding and printing within the production line environment requires meticulous planning. Packaging design may have to take into consideration the space required to print Data Matrix symbology. Staff training and robust intuitive applications will also
play a crucial role in the success of any traceability solution implementation.

Regardless of these concerns, traceability systems will have an incredibly positive impact on improving patient safety and reducing the scourge of counterfeit drugs.

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