Rx-360

The consortium consists of proprietary & generic pharmaceutical companies & suppliers to improve the quality & security of their supply chains. Recent publicized events have highlighted a weakness in the supply chain. Examples include: Adulterated glycerin used to manufacture cough syrup & teething gel has led to 67 deaths in Panama, 103 deaths in Haiti and 40 infant deaths in Nigeria & adulterated heparin led to 81 deaths in the US & Europe. The globalization of distribution for both drug components & finished products has introduced many complications that are unresolved. Unethical players & noncompliant companies along the supply chain can introduce counterfeited & adulterated materials, often with tragic consequences. Such incidents lead to a loud & swift reaction from the public, health authorities & policy makers. Legislatures, Regulators & Organizations around the world are attempting to develop local solutions to this complex & global problem, which can be best a...