October 29, 2012
After a nationwide drug tracking system failed to be included into the FDA user fee legislation passed in July 2012, legislation was re-introduced on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, to create a nationwide drug tracking system at the lot level. The idea of a nationwide track-and-trace system has both bipartisan support and industry support, and the industry hopes the legislation will be passed by the end of the year. The following are three key points regarding the proposed legislation.