By implementing a so-called uniform pedigree standard for drugs, the FDA would be able to make sure all drugs are manufactured, stored and distributed safely and enter distribution channels legally as they move through the supply chain.
The system could also help the FDA avert potential drug shortages by identifying the amount of each drug currently available or in the manufacturing process.
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