Improving efficiency in the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain and effectiveness of patient's Safety through Intelligent Packaging: Objectives and results of the European DRIVE Project

The objectives and results of a European DRIVE project involving the incorporation of intelligent packaging for improving efficiency in the pharmaceutical supply chain and effectiveness of patient's safety are discussed. The objectives of the project included developing safer, smarter, and trusted healthcare systems. The strategies adopted were effienct product movement, efficient order management, and efficient information sharing. Inventory management control, continuous replenishment process, product packaging and handling, electronic product information, purchase order to payment, and electronic customer information are few of the solutions provided.