4Q18 HME Oxygen and Sleep Survey - Needham and Company

• Buy now! California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course for Home Medical Device Retailers (accepted by the California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch)

Read the entire research article:  4Q18 HME Oxygen and Sleep Survey - Needham and Company

"We worked with HME News to survey 150 home medical equipment companies (HMEs) about the oxygen and sleep markets. Many respondents are reducing or delaying orders for oxygen and CPAP equipment ahead of Medicare changes in 2019 but we expect this to be temporary since patient volumes should be unaffected."

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California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course (accepted by the California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch)

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training 
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

ATS Report Finds Urgent Problems with Supplemental Oxygen Services - Thoracic.org

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• California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course for Home Medical Device Retailers

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Read the full press release:   ATS Report Finds Urgent Problems with Supplemental Oxygen Services - Thoracic.org

"In “Optimizing Home Oxygen Therapy: An Official American Thoracic Society Workshop Report,” 26 physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, patients and representatives of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), oxygen suppliers, the Food and Drug Administration and patient advocacy groups detail the shortcomings of the current system of providing supplemental oxygen to 1.5 million adults living in the United States. 

The panel was unanimous in its finding that delivery of home oxygen services has worsened since the onset of CMS’s Competitive Bidding Program nearly a decade ago. 

The workshop authors reviewed available scientific oxygen studies and results of a 2017 survey of nearly 2,000 supplemental oxygen users conducted by the ATS Nursing Assembly."

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California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course for Home Medical Device Retailers (accepted by the California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch)

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training - New!
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Where To Find The Florida CDR Application Form

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Question:

Where can I get the Florida Certified Designated Representative (CDR) application form?

Answer:

Go to the Florida Division of Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics - Certified Designated Representative webpage. 

• then scroll down the page and click the button labeled, "Apply using a printable application."

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Designated Representative Training Courses for Wholesalers

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training - New!
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

OIG report catches $34m in CMS overpayments to med device suppliers over 3 years - MassDevice

• California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course for Home Medical Device Retailers (accepted by the California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch)

Read the full article:  OIG report catches $34m in CMS overpayments to med device suppliers over 3 years - MassDevice

"The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Inspector General recently published a report claiming that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services overpaid medical device suppliers by $34 million"

Read the OIG report:
Medicare Improperly Paid Suppliers for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Provided to Beneficiaries During Inpatient Stays (PDF)

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California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course for Home Medical Device Retailers (accepted by the California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch)

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training - New!
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

What Is the Value of Your DME Business? - HomeCareMag.com

• Buy now! California Exemptee License Training Course
• California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course for Home Medical Device Retailers (accepted by the California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch)

Read the full article:  What Is the Value of Your DME Business? - HomeCareMag.com

"Common threads among DME company owner valuation statements include: “All DMEs sell for two times annual revenue,” or “My DME should be worth the sum of all of the monies I invested into the company,” or “I wouldn’t consider selling my DME for less than 10 times annual profits.” Those who make these statements are in for a rude awakening when they attempt to sell their company or engage a skilled health care valuation professional."

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California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course for Home Medical Device Retailers (accepted by the California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch)

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Industry Calls for Changes to FDA’s DSCSA Product Identifier Guidance - RAPS.org

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Read the full article:  Industry Calls for Changes to FDA’s DSCSA Product Identifier Guidance - RAPS.org

"The biggest change industry is calling for is for FDA to allow manufacturers to use the GS1 Global Trade Identification Number (GTIN), which typically contains the National Drug Code (NDC) number along with other information, in the human-readable portion of the product identifier in place of the NDC. This request is echoed by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), the Association for Accessible Medicines, the Healthcare Distribution Alliance, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Shire and GS1 itself.

In its comments, the BIO also asks FDA to revise the guidance to allow manufacturers more flexibility when it comes to ordering the human-readable portion of the product identifier."

You might also be interested in:
ICYMI: FDA Released Three DSCSA-Related Guidances - Healthcare Packaging

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California Designated Representative Training Courses (wholesaler, 3PL, reverse distributor) - Approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training - New!
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Nonresident medical device sellers operating in CA may face fines with few options for compliance - DOTmed

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• California Designated Representative Training Course for Wholesalers (approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy)

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Read the full editorial by Robert J. Kerwin:  Nonresident medical device sellers operating in CA may face fines with few options for compliance - DOTmed

"In California, the Board of Pharmacy, which regulates matters pertaining to wholesaling of medical devices, is requiring sellers of medical devices who do not reside in California (“nonresident wholesalers”) to have a wholesalers’ license from their home state or else be subjected to a fine for conducting business in California without an appropriate license. This, despite the fact that many states do not issue medical device wholesalers’ licenses." 

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Designated Representative Training Courses - wholesalers, 3PL, reverse distributors (California & Florida)

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training - New!
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

You Snooze, You Lose: How Insurers Dodge The Costs Of Popular Sleep Apnea Devices - NPR

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• California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course for Home Medical Device Retailers (approved by the California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch)

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Read the full article:   You Snooze, You Lose: How Insurers Dodge The Costs Of Popular Sleep Apnea Devices - NPR

"Medicare, the government insurance program for seniors and the disabled, began requiring CPAP "compliance" after a boom in demand. Between 2001 and 2009, Medicare payments for individual sleep studies almost quadrupled to $235 million. Many of those studies led to a CPAP prescription. Under Medicare rules, patients must use the CPAP for four hours a night for at least 70 percent of the nights in any 30-day period within three months of getting the device. Medicare requires doctors to document the adherence and effectiveness of the therapy."

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California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course for Home Medical Device Retailers (approved by the California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch)

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training - New!
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Survey: Turnover on the rise among hourly workers - Drug Store News

• California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course for Home Medical Device Retailers (accepted by the California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch)
• Enroll now to take California Exemptee training!

Read the full article:

Survey: Turnover on the rise among hourly workers - Drug Store News

Key excerpts from the article: 

Respondents cited “better opportunities/promotions” as the No. 1 reason for departures in the retail industry, followed by more money and a desire for a more hours. When asked what retailers will be looking to do to curb turnover moving forward, “training” and “career pathing” were cited as the top focus areas, followed by “better communications on the employee value proposition” and “changes to compensation packages.”  

“To retain top employees, employers need to lay out clear career paths, offer training and pay competitive wages. It’s critical that employees feel nurtured and that they feel part of the organization instead of just having a job.”

Maintaining business continuity and regulatory compliance are top priorities in the HMDR niche. It's wise to consider the items mentioned in the article above.

Additionally, it's not unusual for some businesses to manage with just one HMDR Exemptee, or keep the bare minimum of licensed HMDR Exemptees on staff.  However, these companies can run into a situation that can affect the company's business financial health. In the event the company loses a licensed Exemptee (for example, the Exemptee quits and cross-coverage by another licensed Exemptee isn't possible), then the business operation could get into trouble with regulatory agencies, or just as bad, must suspend operation (until a licensed Exemptee can be on premise).

It's a difficult scenario, to be left scrambling, trying to find, hire, and get a new employee properly licensed as an Exemptee.  Therefore, consider the risks, and keep just the "right" number of licensed HMDR Exemptees.

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California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course for Home Medical Device Retailers (accepted by the California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch)

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Who Can You Call? - Ask A Board Inspector

• California Designated Representative Training (wholesaler, 3PL, reverse distributor) - Approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy
• Register now to take a Board-approved online training course for:
• California Designated Rep Wholesaler course 
• California Designated Representative 3PL course 
• California Designated Rep Reverse Distributor course

Read the full notice:  Got a question? Ask an Inspector - California Board of Pharmacy

"The board can be contacted via email, fax or telephone with questions pertaining to pharmacy law and regulations. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, a board inspector will be available to answer telephone inquiries. 

Note: The board’s inspectors and staff cannot provide you with legal advice, but they will assist you by identifying any statutory or regulatory sections that may pertain to your questions. Should you need legal advice, you are advised to contact a lawyer."

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Designated Representative Training Courses - California (wholesaler, 3PL, reverse distributor) - Florida CDR Exam Prep Course

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

AmerisourceBergen's compounding site still on ice despite beefed-up oversight - BioPharma Dive

• California Designated Representative Training Course for Wholesalers (approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy)
       Buy this Wholesaler course now!

• FDA QSR and cGMP Training Courses by SkillsPlus International Inc.

Read the full article:

AmerisourceBergen's compounding site still on ice despite beefed-up oversight - BioPharma Dive

"PharMEDium, a drug compounder and subsidiary of AmerisourceBergen, received a series of Form 483s over the last year as regulators observed issues at several of its manufacturing plants. Some of the more common issues included failing to have procedures that adequately protect against contamination or ensure quality control."

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Root Cause Analysis and Deviation Investigation Report Writing - An online self-study FDA cGMP training course

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Amazon to sell exclusive brand of consumer medical devices - Becker's Hospital Review

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• California Home Medical Device Retailer - HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course  (accepted by the California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch)

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Read the full article: 

Amazon to sell exclusive brand of consumer medical devices - Becker's Hospital Review

"Amazon, through a partnership with health brand consultancy Arcadia Group, will sell an exclusive new brand of consumer-focused medical devices, including blood pressure cuffs and glucose monitors" . . . 

"Arcadia Group said it had created a brand of at-home medical devices for Amazon, called Choice. It will be sold exclusively on the e-commerce giant's website."

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California Home Medical Device Retailer - HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course (approved by the California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch)

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training - New!
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

FDA Publishes DSCSA-Related Guidance on Verification Systems

• California Designated Representative Training (wholesaler, 3PL, reverse distributor) - Approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy
• Sign-up for a course now, for:
     Wholesalers | 3PL | Reverse Distributors

Updated May 19, 2019

You might also be interested in a collection of the FDA's DSCSA-related guidances, all in one location:

Drug Supply Chain Security Act Law and Policies - FDA.gov

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According to this newly published FDA guidance:

Verification Systems Under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act for Certain Prescription Drugs Guidance for Industry (PDF)

"Certain trading partners (manufacturers, wholesale distributors, dispensers, and repackagers) are required to have verification systems in place" . . .

Background  

Section 582 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) (21 U.S.C. 360eee-1), as added by the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) (Title II of Public Law 113-54), established requirements to facilitate the tracing and verification of certain prescription drug products through the U.S. pharmaceutical distribution supply chain.

FDA is issuing this guidance to describe FDA’s interpretation of the requirements of section 582 of the FD&C Act regarding verification systems. This guidance provides recommendations for a robust verification system for the determination, quarantine, and investigation of suspect products, as well as the quarantine, notification, and disposition of illegitimate products.

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California Designated Representative Training Courses (wholesaler, 3PL, reverse distributor) - Approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

California Designated Representative - Continuing Education

• California Designated Representative Training Courses (approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy) | Buy a course now, for: wholesalers, 3PL, reverse distributors.

Updated November 7, 2022

The original link broke.

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Read the full article:  California Designated Representative - Ongoing Training (on Tumblr)

"One self-assessment question is, ”Are training and experience provided to all employees to assure all personnel comply with all licensing requirements? (CCR 1780[f][4])”  This question suggests that ongoing training is expected.   

One form of training could be taking one of our courses as a form of refresher training."

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For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

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California Designated Representative Training Courses (approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy)

Medtrade Fall 2018 - New Product Pavilion Winners

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Read the full article:   Medtrade wrap-up: Winning products, winning event and one big winner

"Medtrade attendees selected Caire’s FreeStyle Comfort portable oxygen concentrator as this year’s gold winner in the New Product Pavilion. 

Abely’s portable electric recliner, the Abelift, took home silver; and 3B Medical’s CPAP hose cleaner, the Lumin Bullet, took home bronze."

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California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course (approved by the California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch)

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training - New!
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Supply Chain Considerations During Hurricanes - Logistics for the Life Sciences

• California Designated Representative Training for 3PL (approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy) You can also buy a course for: wholesalers, or reverse distributors.

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Exam Prep Course

Read the full article:  Supply Chain Considerations During Hurricanes - Logistics for the Life Sciences

"As Hurricane Michael hits the Florida Panhandle, it again reminds us to assess potential locations and routes at risk, and to initiate efforts to minimize disruption."  . . . 

"In this article, Jim Monkmeyer, President of Transportation at DHL Supply Chain, comments on content from the recent Resilience 360 report, “Hurricane Peak Season: What to Expect in 2018.”"

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For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training 
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

California Designated Representative Training for 3PL (approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy)

FDA Raises Questions on McKesson’s Ability to Detect Illegitimate Products - RAPS.org

• California Designated Representative Training for Wholesalers (approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy). Or buy a course for: 3PL | Reverse Distributors.

• FDA QSR and cGMP Training Courses

Read the full news article:   FDA Raises Questions on McKesson’s Ability to Detect Illegitimate Products - RAPS.org

"“Transaction data for prescription drug purchases from the firm show that lot/batch numbers are not captured/retained; as such the firm does not have sufficient processes in place to determine and notify, within 24 hours, all the immediate trading partners that the firm had reason to believe may have received illegitimate product,” the 483 says."

Read the FDA Form 483:   McKesson Corporation, San Francisco, CA. Form 483 issued 07/03/2018 (PDF)

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California Designated Representative Training Courses (approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy)

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

ICYMI: FDA Released Three DSCSA-Related Guidances - Healthcare Packaging

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• California Designated Representative Training (approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy) - Earn a training affidavit.

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Read the full article:   ICYMI: FDA Released Three DSCSA-Related Guidances - Healthcare Packaging

According to the article, the FDA released the following guidances:

1. Product Identifiers Under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act- Questions and Answers Guidance for Industry (PDF)
2. Grandfathering Policy for Packages and Homogenous Cases of Product Without a Product Identifier (PDF)
3. Product Identifier Requirements Under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act – Compliance Policy (PDF)

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California Designated Representative Training Courses (approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy) - Earn a training affidavit

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training 
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Hundreds of Florida's Life Science Leaders to Convene at BioFlorida Annual Conference - BioFlorida.com

• Florida Certified Designated Representative -  CDR Exam Prep Course

• California Designated Representative Training (approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy)

Updated 12/10/2022

Mark your calendars!

2023 CONFERENCE DATE ANNOUNCED - BioFlorida

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Read the full press release:  Hundreds of Florida's Life Science Leaders to Convene at BioFlorida Annual Conference - Annual Conference Showcases Advancements & Drives Growth of the Life Sciences Industry in Florida - BioFlorida.com

"Hundreds of Florida's executives, scientists, researchers, investors, legislators, and service providers from the biopharmaceutical, medical device, and healthIT industry will gather October 14-16 at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort to hear from experts on recent industry trends, connect with investors and potential partners, and celebrate Florida innovation and achievements-all to continue the growth of the industry in the state."

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For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

AmerisourceBergen to pay $625M in drug distribution settlement - Modern Healthcare

• California Designated Representative Training Courses (approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy)  Online courses for: wholesalers | 3PL | reverse distributors

Read the full article:  Modern Healthcare - AmerisourceBergen to pay $625M in drug distribution settlement

"In order to avoid the Food and Drug Administration's regulatory oversight, AmerisourceBergen did not register Medical Initiatives as a repackager or manufacturer with the agency, records show. Instead, the group portrayed Medical Initiatives as a state-regulated pharmacy, exploiting an exemption to the FDA registration requirement that is reserved for legitimate pharmacies, not for manufacturers or repackagers, authorities said."

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California Designated Representative Training Courses - accepted by the California State Board of Pharmacy

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For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Designated Representative Training Courses - A collection of links

• Designated Representative Training | Exemptee Training. California Designated Representative online training courses. Florida CDR training and examination preparation. California HMDR Exemptee online training certification.
  

A Useful Link Collection - Designated Representative Training Courses

Every once in awhile, it's helpful to put related links together in a collection.  I've put this collection together for Designated Representative license applicants.

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

US subpoenas AmerisourceBergen over opioid products - CNBC

• California Designated Representative Training Courses - Approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy. Register for a course now, for:
          Wholesalers | 3PL |  Reverse Distributors
• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

Read the full article:  US subpoenas AmerisourceBergen over opioid products - CNBC (click this link)

"AmerisourceBergen, which is among the defendants, is one of the largest drug distributors in the country. AmerisourceBergen and rivals Cardinal Health and McKesson control 85 percent of the U.S. prescription drug market.  The subpoena came from the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Southern District of Florida."

This topic is related to the opioid epidemic and reporting suspicious orders of controlled substances.

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California Designated Representative training courses accepted by the California State Board of Pharmacy. For wholesalers, 3PL, and reverse distributors.  Earn a training affidavit.

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For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training 
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Building a New Drug Wholesaler Compensation Model: What Happens as Brand Inflation Slows? - Drug Channels

• California Designated Representative Training (approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy)

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Read the full article:  Building a New Drug Wholesaler Compensation Model: What Happens as Brand Inflation Slows? - Drug Channels

" . . . what this could mean for the Big Three drug wholesalers --- AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson. I explain some of the problems that arise when wholesalers are compensated based on a brand-name drug’s list price. I then suggest an alternative approach that would reshape wholesalers’ economics. It appears that even the wholesalers’ trade association supports some sort of new model."

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California Designated Representative Training Course (approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy)

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training 
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute