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From the manufacturer to the pharmacy, from the waiting room to billing, RFID improves safety and care

Whether it’s drug development and distribution or clinical diagnosis, treatment and delivery, the overall goal in the healthcare and life sciences industries is improving the patient’s quality of life. But processes are under increasing scrutiny from regulators and the public. Documenting drug development and distribution and tracking patient care while ensuring privacy are driving new uses for RFID technology. RFID can help:
  • Streamline the pharmaceutical lifecycle.
  • Improve inventory visibility throughout the drug supply chain.
  • Implement anti-counterfeit and fraud measures.
  • Speed and simplify product recall procedures.
  • Improve treatment and follow up.
  • Track patient history and identification.
  • Monitor testing supplies, samples and specimens.
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