2004

PA Consulting Group outlines plans for ‘point of dispensing’ prescription authentication technology to enhance patient safety  - Paper at Pharmaceutical Fraud & Counterfeiting Conference, 29 January 2004, London - 19 January 2004

Rob Whewell from PA Consulting Group, the leading international management, systems and technology consultancy, will explain how existing technologies and distribution models can be configured to allow ‘prescription authentication at point of dispensing’ in a paper to be given at Management Forum’s Pharmaceutical Fraud & Counterfeiting in London on 29 January 2004 (3.30pm).

Given the escalation of counterfeiting and fraudulent drug supply in the most sophisticated markets, the increases in cross border trade and the accession of 10 markets into the EU on
1 May 2004, there is increasing concern that counterfeit pharmaceutical products are entering the distribution chain and potentially causing injury to patients.

The paper will outline how approved manufacturers, distributors and traders can ensure the authentication of their prescription products at point of dispensing, securing patient safety. It will be of interest to anyone concerned about anti-counterfeit drug measures.

It will also be of interest to regulatory bodies and re-imbursement authorities who will benefit significantly as the ‘point of dispensing’ authentication process becomes established and aligns with their electronic agendas.

Rob, who is a Consultant in Life Sciences and Healthcare at PA’s Cambridge Technology Centre in the UK, and has extensive insight into supply chain issues and the current pressures facing the pharmaceutical industry, will also be chairing the day.

PA Consulting Group has expertise in strategic alliance management and partnering; commercial strategy; R&D performance improvement; manufacturing and operational excellence; and technology assessment, as well as in process and product development for pharmaceutical companies, medical device and biotechnology companies and business across the life science value chain. Its technology expertise allied to pharmaceutical industry insight enables it to deliver innovative solutions for business advantage.

Management Forum - Pharmaceutical Fraud and Counterfeiting, Harrington Hall Hotel,  5-25 Harrington Gardens, South Kensington, London 29 January 2004.
http://www.management-forum.co.uk/pdfs/1-4304_LW.pdf

For more information, please contact:

John O'Neill PA Consulting Group Cambridge Technology Centre Melbourn Royston, HERTS SG8 6DP United Kingdom Tel: +44 1763 267 133 Fax: +44 1763 267135 E-mail: john.o'neill@paconsulting.com

Notes to editors

PA Consulting Group is a leading management, systems and technology consulting firm, with a unique combination of these capabilities.  Established almost 60 years ago, and operating world-wide from over 40 offices in more than 20 countries, PA draws on the knowledge and experience of around 3,300 people, whose skills span the initial generation of ideas and insights all the way through to detailed implementation.

PA builds strategies for the creation and capture of shareholder and customer value, and helps clients accelerate business growth through innovation and the application of technology.  PA works with clients to improve performance, mobilize human resources and deliver change effectively, including managing major projects, and designing and implementing enterprise-wide systems and full e-business solutions.

PA focuses on creating benefits for clients rather than merely proposing them, and this focus is supported by an outstanding implementation track record in every major industry and for governments around the world.  PA also develops leading-edge technology both for its clients and within its own portfolio of venture companies in areas ranging from software to wireless technology to life sciences.

PA distinguishes itself from its competitors through the range and quality of its people, the depth of its industry insight, its development and use of technology, and also its independence and culture of respect, collaboration and flexibility in working with clients.

We are proud that our clients say 'PA makes it happen'.
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