Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Security

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Drugs.

Health facilities.

Interstate commerce.

Medical laws and legislation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2013

Summary:

Provides background on pharmaceutical supply chain security, and discusses policy considerations. Describes supply chain from manufacturer to patient, including repackagers, wholesale distributors, associated storage and transport companies, and dispensers; and identifies areas of vulnerability. Summarizes current Federal law, regulation, and FDA policies designed to protect integrity of the final drug product; and indicates where those protections may falter. Notes State-level and professional association activities, and discusses areas that have been identified for potential reform

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Security

Publisher Number:

CRS-2013-DSP-0444

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license