Friday, October 30, 2020

Seven Recent Statistics in Pharma Cargo Theft - Healthcare Packaging

Read the full source article:  Seven Recent Statistics in Pharma Cargo Theft - Healthcare Packaging

According to the article:

"The median value of a pharma theft is $100,000. Pelli said, “Even the smaller pharma thefts are larger than the typical thefts in other industries,” including food and apparel. “When pharmaceutical thefts happen, they tend to be big… an entire truck, a facility break-in.” Pelli advised attendees to focus less on the number of incidents but more on the potential impact of those incidents."

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California Board of Pharmacy Designated Representative Training (wholesaler, 3PL) - provided by SkillsPlus International Inc. - Board-approved. If you are applying for a California Designated Representative license, then you’re also going to need to include proof of required training (specifically, a training affidavit) in your license application packet. Earn a training affidavit (accepted by the Board) by taking any one of our courses.


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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

FDA Takes Actions to Help Lower U.S. Prescription Drug Prices

Read the full FDA press release:  FDA Takes Actions to Help Lower U.S. Prescription Drug Prices - FDA.gov

In summary, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule entitled, “Importation of Prescription Drugs,” to implement Section 804(b) through (h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). The rule allows FDA-authorized programs to import certain prescription drugs from Canada under specified conditions designed to ensure that the imported drugs pose no additional risk to the public’s health and safety, as well as to provide a “significant reduction” in costs to American consumers.

View the FDA guidance document:  Importation of Certain FDA-Approved Human Prescription Drugs, Including Biological Products, and Combination Products under Section 801(d)(1)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

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

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Monday, October 26, 2020

Saleable Returns Verification Delayed to 2023 - Healthcare Packaging

Read the full source article: Saleable Returns Verification Delayed to 2023 - Healthcare Packaging

According to the article:

"Additional three-year delay: FDA guidance says distributors will not be required to verify the product identifier of returned drugs before resale until Nov. 27, 2023.   ...

With the 2020 enforcement date approaching in November, FDA has announced an additional three-year delay, noting, “FDA does not intend to take action against wholesale distributors who do not, prior to November 27, 2023, verify the product identifier prior to further distributing returned product as required under the DSCSA."

View the FDA guidance document:  Wholesale Distributor Verification Requirement for Saleable Returned Drug Product and Dispenser Verification Requirements When Investigating a Suspect or Illegitimate Product—Compliance Policies - FDA.gov

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California Board of Pharmacy Designated Representative Training. Board-approved. Taught by SkillsPlus International Inc. for reverse distributors, wholesalers, 3PL. If you are applying for a California Designated Representative license, then you’re also going to need to include proof of required training (specifically, a training affidavit) in your license application packet. Earn a training affidavit (accepted by the Board) by taking any one of our courses.
California Board of Pharmacy Designated Representative Training. Board-approved. Taught by SkillsPlus International Inc. for reverse distributors, wholesalers, 3PL. If you are applying for a California Designated Representative license, then you’re also going to need to include proof of required training (specifically, a training affidavit) in your license application packet. Earn a training affidavit (accepted by the Board) by taking any one of our courses.


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

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     Florida:

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

CMS Releases Updated Guide to Home Oxygen and Other Durable Medical Equipment Coverage - U.S. COPD Coalition

Read the full source article:  CMS Releases Updated Guide to Home Oxygen and Other Durable Medical Equipment Coverage - U.S. COPD Coalition

According to the article:

"The Centers for Medicare & Med[i]caid Services (CMS) has released an updated durable medical equipment (DME) guide.

This official government booklet, Medicare Coverage of Durable Medical Equipment & Other Devices, explains:

  • What durable medical equipment is
  • Which durable medical equipment, prosthetic, and orthotic items are covered by Original Medicare
  • Where to get help with your questions"

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

     California (earn a training affidavit):
     Florida:

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

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

New Drug Channels Institute Study Examines Impact of COVID-19 on U.S. Drug Distribution Industry - PRweb

According to the press release:

"Today Drug Channels Institute (DCI), a leading management educator for and about the pharmaceutical industry, released its exclusive analysis of U.S. prescription drug distribution channels. DCI’s new 2020–21 Economic Report on Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Specialty Distributors delves into the business operations of the Big Three public drug wholesalers—AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson. Three new sections address COVID-19 and its impact on wholesalers, including the potential financial effects on wholesalers of widespread distribution of one or more COVID-19 vaccines."

Read the source press release:  New Drug Channels Institute Study Examines Impact of COVID-19 on U.S. Drug Distribution Industry - PRweb

View the free report overview:  The 2020-21 Economic Report on Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Specialty Distributors - Overview (PDF)

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