EPM speaks to AlpVision to find out how the company's digital solutions are protecting products in the pharmaceutical industry from counterfeiting.
Authenticity
It goes without saying that safety in the pharmaceutical industry is absolutely paramount. Every step of the journey, from drug discovery to formulation, through to packaging and logistics, is done with a common thread in mind: patient safety.
As the industry has progressed, so to have the various ways in which medicines are protected throughout the supply chain. One significant area of concern is the rise of counterfeit medicines, which are estimated to cost the pharmaceutical industry €16.5bn every year, also affecting employment levels and not to mention potentially harmful effects on patients.