E-pedigree: Effective Safety Efforts Too Important to Rush
The pharmacy board met on March 25 in San Diego to consider whether or not it is necessary to move the deadline to implement an electronic pedigree system back to 2011. The law’s intent to protect the consumer against counterfeits is sound. However, technological and other practical realities must be taken into account. Thankfully, the Board of Pharmacy recognized these concerns and moved the deadline out for two years.