Today, ‘smart devices’ are big business in a multitude of industries. Recently it was revealed that patients using inhalers, or ‘puffers’ may not be using them properly, which could affect not only the health of patients, but company profits if patients are using the devices incorrectly. As suppliers of pharmaceutical coding and marking solutions, we found this latest revelation very …
Packaging Coding – Consumers Prefer Eco-Friendly Packaged Food
In a recent study published in Food Quality and Preference, researchers found that consumers believe the foods they purchase are of higher quality when packaging appears to be eco-friendly. The study had those who participated look at common, everyday foods in regards to whether the packing appeared to be sustainable or non-sustainable. Ultimately, those products packaged in a way that …
Packaging Coding – Packaging Award Given To Bath & Body Works
Nearly every retailer today knows the importance of creating a positive customer experience. Of course exceptional customer service is important; however, today it’s the entire customer experience that counts. The term “experience” is an umbrella that covers several customer touchpoints, whether the consumer is considering the purchase of a product in-store or online. Recently, Bath & Body Works won the …
Pharma News – Investigation Reveals Health Care Fraud, Laundering
Recently in pharma news it was reported that the FBI served search warrants at several pharmacies in Mississippi during a compounding pharmacy investigation. Warrants were also served at pharmacies in Alabama, Florida, and Utah according to Dolores Lewis, a Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics spokeswoman. The investigation, which is reportedly connected to health care fraud, initially began with the state Bureau …
Lot Coder – Top OTC Picks Of U.S. Pharmacists
Pharmacists have compiled a list of some of the most recommended over-the-counter products for treatment of everything from diabetes and colds/allergies to diagnostic products and those used for the eyes, ears, nose, and throat. In the latest OTC Guide, published annually by Pharmacy Times, pharmacists weigh in on the products that line drugstore aisles in an effort to help consumers …