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Theft and Sabotage in the Supply Chain is Big Business – HealthcarePackaging.com

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“Supply chain theft is estimated at $35-40 billion per year in the US, and today’s threats to the commercial supply chain are different than those of the past. Logistics companies are perfect targets, and those that aren’t aware of the changes are more likely to fall prey.”

“Brandman discussed why theft-related loss is getting worse, and said that the value of the product plus a low risk factor, lax security and an inadequate criminal justice system equals high gain, low risk. Plus, says Brandman, the internet combined with small parcel delivery service make it easy to distribute stolen goods. Thieves – often internal – who work together can result in significant loss to the company.”

Read the full article:  Theft and Sabotage in the Supply Chain is Big Business – HealthcarePackaging.com

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The Growing Trend of PBM Track-And-Trace Audits – Frier Levitt

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The Growing Trend of PBM Track-And-Trace Audits – Frier Levitt

“Pharmacies are being asked [to] provide transaction history, transaction information, and transaction statement, and to maintain such records for not less than six years after the transaction.”

“Pharmacies are expected to ensure that wholesalers provide the aforementioned information at the time of purchase or be in a position to provide this information at the time of a request. Such requests are being made despite pharmacies having purchased from duly, licensed, and verifiable wholesalers.”

Read the full source article:  The Growing Trend of PBM Track-And-Trace Audits – Frier Levitt

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Pharmacists must sign, receive drugs delivered to pharmacy by wholesaler – The Script

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To be in full compliance with pharmacy law, refer to Business and Professions Code (BPC) section 4059.5(a), which states:

“Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, dangerous drugs or dangerous devices may only be ordered by an entity licensed by the board and shall be delivered to the licensed premises and signed for and received by a pharmacist.” (Emphasis added.)

Read the full article:  Pharmacists must sign, receive drugs delivered to pharmacy by wholesaler – The Script (March 2019 page 9)

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California Designated Representative Training Online – Available 24 x 7

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There’s No Need To Wait!  – –  Take Our California Designated Representative Training Courses  – –  24 x 7 Convenience!

Here’s why you should take California Designated Representative training courses by SkillsPlus International Inc.:

  • We offer the largest selection of courses approved by the California Board of Pharmacy (wholesaler, 3PL, and reverse distributor). Earns you a training affidavit.
  • You don’t have to wait to take a seminar. Simply buy an online course, then enter our online classroom. Come and go at your convenience.
  • We’ve got experience. Since 2002, we’ve trained nearly 6,000 students in our Designated Representative and Exemptee courses.

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McKesson announces Hammergen’s retirement, chooses successor – Drug Store News

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“McKesson has announced the retirement of its chairman and CEO John Hammergen, effective March 31, 2019. The company’s board has unanimously elected Brian Tyler, who currently is president and COO of the San Francisco-based company, to succeed him as CEO, effective April 1, 2019. Edward Mueller, McKesson’s lead independent director, will become chairman, also effective April 1, 2019.”

Read the full source article: McKesson announces Hammergen’s retirement, chooses successor – Drug Store News

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Fort Lauderdale to host state’s biotech conference this month – Sun Sentinel

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It’s happening here in Florida!  More than 400 scientists, entrepreneurs, investors and biotech industry experts are expected to gather in Fort Lauderdale this month for the annual BioFlorida conference.

“It is designed “to showcase the business and scientific achievements in the industry and encourage collaborations and partnerships,” said Nancy Bryan, CEO and president of the West Palm Beach-based BioFlorida.  Those in the industry have much to celebrate, as Florida’s biotech industry grew in companies and incubators by nearly 15 percent in 2017, one of the strongest results since 2008, according to BioFlorida.”

Read the full source article:  Fort Lauderdale to host state’s biotech conference this month – Sun Sentinel

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License Details About California Designated Representative | mySkills myFuture

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What is a California Designated Representative?

“A designated representative is an individual who performs clerical, inventory control, housekeeping, delivery, maintenance, or similar functions related to the distribution or dispensing of dangerous drugs or dangerous devices. To work as a designated representative, you must possess and keep a current certificate as a designated representative.”

Read more, learn more from the source article: License details about Designated Representative | mySkills myFuture | CareerOneStop

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Verify Wholesale Drug Distributor Licenses – FDA.gov

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In the course of your work, you might have a need to verify a wholesaler’s license.  Read on.

“Prescription drugs should only be purchased from wholesale drug distributors licensed in the United States. To verify a wholesale drug distributor is licensed in the state(s) where it is conducting business, use the link provided in the table below to access your state licensing authority’s database or contact information. (Note: The databases accessible through the links below are maintained by your state licensing authority.)

U.S. State Agencies Responsible for Licensing Wholesale Prescription Drug Distributors … “

View the entire web page to access the state agency links: Drug Supply Chain Integrity > Verify Wholesale Drug Distributor Licenses – FDA.gov

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How DSCSA Changes the Licensing Landscape | Pharmaceutical Executive

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

“The impact of new 3PL licensing

The big license aftershock following the DSCSA earthquake came when the FDA redefined the parameters of 3PL companies. Before the passage of DSCSA, 3PL companies could be licensed as a wholesaler. Now, that’s no longer the case.”

Read the entire article to learn how the DSCSA impacts third-party logistics providers (3PLs).

Read the complete article (source): How DSCSA Changes the Licensing Landscape | Pharmaceutical Executive

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Wholesalers are asked to report key details on suspicious orders of controlled substances – The Script

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Wholesalers are asked to report key details on suspicious orders of controlled substances – The Script July 2018 p. 13 (a publication of the California State Board of Pharmacy)

“A wholesaler, upon discovery, shall notify the board in writing of any suspicious orders of controlled substances placed by a California-licensed pharmacy or wholesaler by providing the board a copy of the information that the wholesaler provides to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.  Suspicious orders include, but are not limited to, orders of unusual size, orders deviating substantially from a normal pattern, and orders of unusual frequency.”

The Board requests, ” . . . that reports include explicit information as to why the wholesaler deemed the order suspicious. For example, indicate if (1) the order was of an unusual size, (2) the order deviated substantially from the normal pattern, or (3) the order was of an unusual frequency.”

Reference:   On Oct.
7, 2017, Governor Brown signed
into law Assembly Bill 401.
This bill added Business and
Professions Code section 4169.1

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