DSCSA 2023 — What You Need to Know About Staying Compliant

There’s a reason you see and hear so much about fentanyl; its potency as an opioid is surpassed only by its ability to damage public health when illicitly manufactured, distributed and misused. But, with stories of fentanyl-fueled tragedy dominating the news, it’s easy to overlook the fact that our nation’s health faces a significant threat from another, very close-at-hand source -- the diversion of drugs stored at home. A look at available data, however, reveals how “loss of custody” of medications at the household level is contributing to the current health emergency.

Drug diversion monitoring plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of pharmaceutical supply chains, helping ensure patient safety and preventing illicit activities. It’s worth noting that approximately 1 in every 100 healthcare workers are estimated to divert drugs (Protenus, 2023 Diversion Digest). Relying solely on manual processes to detect anomalies and identify trends that point to drug diversion in the clinical space has proven to be time-consuming, error-prone, and costly. Enter AI — a game-changer that has revolutionized drug diversion monitoring with efficient pattern recognition, real-time insights, and enhanced accuracy.