Archive for February, 2009
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
Since when is peanut butter a high-risk product? That was the breaking news alert I got on my cell phone the other day, and I haven't deleted it. It is a reminder that health risks loom in almost every corner of our lives, even the cupboard.
Am I being dramatic? A ...
Posted in Bar Coding, FDA, Medical Errors, Recalls | No Comments »
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
President Barack Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law today. Fifty-nine billion dollars will flow into healthcare, partly to fund the development of national electronic medical records. But there are other healthcare reforms, too, and each may be met with controversy. Surprising to some, there may be some packaging ...
Posted in Bar Coding, CMS, Compliance Packaging, Internet, Medical Devices, Medical Errors, Medication Therapy Management | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
While Sam’s Clubs has been touting the benefits of EPC labeling, its suppliers are receiving mixed messages on tagging requirements and deadlines.
The fragile economy may be the primary culprit.
Sam’s Club indicated as much in a letter to suppliers last month, in setting out revised plans for pallet, case, and sellable ...
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Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
A man's best friend may be packaging. This possible truth came to light at Pharmapack, where the fascinating packaging story behind easOtic from Laboratoires Virbac was celebrated in this year's awards program.
Developed to treat acute external otitis in pets, easOtic addresses the difficulties owners often face when caring for their suffering charges. Because ...
Posted in Bottles, Compliance Packaging, Medical Devices, Medical Errors, Veterinary Products | No Comments »
