Digitalizing Targeted Recall Management in Pharmacies

This document is a guide that outlines how pharmacies can effectively manage drug recalls using DSCSA EPCIS shipment data. It addresses the challenges pharmacies face, including limited staff and outdated tools, which complicate the recall process. The guide details TraceLink's Targeted Recalls solution, which digitalizes FDA notices and automates the matching process with serialized product data. This automation allows pharmacy teams to quickly identify impacted products, their shipment locations, and the quantities that need to be removed from shelves. The guide also presents the benefits of this solution, including a significant reduction in recall cycle time by 55% and an annual savings of over 8,000 hours for one health system by eliminating manual tracking methods. The document emphasizes the importance of leveraging serialization data to enhance recall management efficiency and ensure patient safety.