title: Radiofrequency identification technology: protecting the drug supply.
abstract: The FDA has stepped up its efforts to improve the safety and security of the nation's drug supply by encouraging the use of a state-of-the-art technology that tags product packaging electronically. The technology, called radiofrequency identification, or RFID, allows manufacturers and distributors to more precisely track drug products through the supply chain.
mesh_terms: D003257:Consumer Product Safety; D004349:Drug Packaging; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000592:standards* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D011845:Radio / Q000295:instrumentation*
chemical_list: D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations