First Ever Online Forum for Global Community to Discuss Regulation Surrounding Counterfeit Drugs

LONDON, March 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Pharma IQ has announced their first Global Pharmaceutical Serialisation and Track & Trace Open House will commence on the 18th March 2014. The Global Pharmaceutical Serialisation and Track & Trace Open House will provide a host of innovative solutions for the international pharmaceutical serialisation and traceability community live and online.

Serialisation presents a worldwide challenge for the pharmaceutical industry and there is much uncertainty in community as to the exact international regulatory requirements surrounding serialisation. However, it is a vital tool in the fight against drug counterfeiters.

This new online event aims to offer further clarity on compliance with the latest pharma regulations and recommendations and offer solutions for implementation. "This event is vital for anyone planning or in the process of implementing their serialisation strategy," said Andrea Charles, Editor of Pharma IQ. "We recognise that serialisation is a global challenge and so it is important that information is available via an interactive online platform, so that we can share best practice between regions".

Free to register and attend, professionals looking for a new serialisation, traceability or packaging solution can log in to the online sessions and listen to success stories and the latest developments in the area live and on demand.

Produced in association with Movilitas Consulting, Pharmacontrol Electronic GmbH, A member of the METTLER TOLEDO group, Enterprise System Partners, Pharma IQ will be holding sessions daily from Tuesday to Thursday. The presentations will be fully interactive and will cover all aspects of serialisation, traceability and packaging from regulations to new technology to best practice.

As many companies continue to struggle with the challenges of compliance and counterfeiting, this online event, with contributions from key stakeholders will inform and empower the community. To find out more about this event visit http://www.pharmaserialisationonline.com/

Editors Notes

About Pharma-IQ Pharma-IQ, a division of IQPC, is an international online community focusing on providing pharmaceutical professionals with knowledge, information and articles. We are dedicated to creating a learning environment for sharing ideas, best practices and solutions within the pharmaceutical community.

Pharma-IQ and IQPC provide useful training courses, conference and expositions for pharmaceutical executives to network and learn the latest pharma business development and trends occurring in organizations today. Pharma-IQ focuses on establishing an interactive experience featuring practical, objective and up-to-date insight from pharma industry leaders.

About Pharmacontrol Electronic GmbH - A member of the METTLER TOLEDO group
As the leading expert in Track & Trace solutions, Pharmacontrol Electronic GmbH (PCE) can draw on over 20 years' experience of supplying intelligent optical control systems for maximum process reliability in the pharmaceutical packaging industry. Reliable, fast code-reading technology coupled with the latest integrated camera controls tailored to the specific requirements of the pharmaceutical packaging industry ensure the smooth execution of quality control procedures in the field of packaging. Central line and data management software modules are also key components in this regard. As a result, ease of use and seamless integration into the packaging process are a matter of course. Group strength for reliable products and global service from a single source Since August 2011, PCE has been part of the METTLER TOLEDO Group, a leading supplier of precision instruments with a global sales and service network.

About Enterprise System Partners

ESP - Enterprise System Partners provides experienced support and consulting services globally for manufacturing operations in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical devices. It provides expertise in strategy, planning, vendor selection, design, implementation & validation for lean enabling systems from level 2 to 4 (automation, manufacturing, laboratory & enterprise). It has specialised and unique expertise in the areas of MES and serialization.

It has offices in Cork (Ireland), Boston (MA), San Francisco (CA) and Raleigh (NC).

About Movilitas Consulting
Movilitas Consulting delivers premier SAP Supply Chain, Track & Trace and Mobility Solutions to customers on an international basis.

8 of the top 15 pharmaceutical companies worldwide rely on Movilitas for their T&T projects!

The Advantages of Track & Trace are clear: Serializing your products on item level and thus making them traceable brings you a lot of benefits. The resulting transparency improves control of recall actions later, reduces shrinkage and measures marketing and sales strategies more easily. Last but not least, you can more effectively face the growing problem of product piracy!

Or are you looking for a solution to fulfill your legal requirements for serialization and/or Track & Trace? With SAP Track & Trace you can use the most proven and powerful standard solution in this area.

With Movilitas you have the most specialized and experienced experts. Inform us about your requirements! We will find the best solution for you.

For any more information please contact:

Jay Freeborn
Pharma IQ
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SOURCE Pharma IQ