Pharmitas’ Pseudoephedrine Scanner Pilot Could Lead To More Retailer Deals
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Pharmitas' pilot program of the software and database system it developed to electronically scan and track sales of pseudoephedrine-containing drugs is nearing completion and is generating interest from retailers looking for an easier method of complying with log-book requirements mandated by the federal Combat Meth Act, the firm says
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