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HSCA recently released a statement on the U.S. Senate’s passage of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) of 2012. In the statement, HSCA President Curtis Rooney applauded the act, and specifically pointed out two provisions addressing critical issues in the healthcare supply chain: prescription drug shortages and the ability to track and recall faulty medical devices through the use of a Unique Device Identifier (UDI).
“Drug shortages are a complex challenge, and HSCA supports the Senate in its efforts to require drug companies to provide FDA early notification of anticipated drug shortages…UDI will help ensure that patients can be quickly located and notified in the event of a device recall and that they do not continue to use devices that may be harmful to their health.”