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Industry News
In a move designed to ease supply chain strains and ensure patient access to vital medications, the FDA has issued exemptions to the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) for "connected trading partners" and proposed a stepwise approach with new timelines for manufacturers/repackagers (May 27, 2025), distributors (August 27, 2025) and dispensers with 26 or more full-time employees (November 27, 2025). Read more on Connected Trading Partners and Small Dispenser exemptions.
A recent surge in counterfeit Viagra has made it Britain's primary counterfeit drug problem. UK authorities seized over £6.2 million worth of fake Viagra last year, equating to roughly 2.6 million doses of sildenafil.
The counterfeit drug crisis isn't limited to Viagra. A Welsh drug testing service found that 42% of over 7,000 tested samples were counterfeit branded drugs.
Pharmaceutical supply chains are increasingly vulnerable to counterfeiting and diversion. These threats compromise patient safety, erode consumer trust, and damage brand reputation
Product Highlights
L4 Traceability | Systech's L4 solution, UniTrace®, offers a comprehensive approach to end-to-end supply chain traceability. From manufacturing to dispense, this industry-leading platform empowers trading partners to track and monitor products with precision. Its proven implementation process is rapid and flexible, designed to meet evolving integration needs and global regulations.
Rework and Exception Management | Systech Exception Manager offers an end-to-end exception management system, from the production line to the cloud, enabling rapid response to data and product exceptions. Leveraging Systech’s extensive expertise across all stack levels (L1-L5), it allows businesses to manage exceptions quickly, whether they occur on the line, in the warehouse or across the supply chain.
Amici Pharmaceuticals partnered with Systech to help guide them on their compliance journey. Systech’s UniTrace® suite delivers scalability, rapid implementation and a comprehensive L4 solution. Plus, Systech’s proven track record and strong relationships with contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) were key factors in the decision.
Our partnership with GS1 provides several key benefits to pharma companies for improved traceability and visibility, enhanced regulatory compliance and increased supply chain efficiency.
Explore the critical role of track and trace technologies to handle regulatory compliance, cold-chain monitoring and supply chain traceability in this IDC infobrief.
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