Pharmaceutical Item Level RFID: Battle of the Frequencies is the first scientific evaluation pitting high frequency (HF) against ultra high frequency (UHF) for the most common and most challenging item level pharmaceutical use cases. Developed in conjunction with Unisys and leading pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors, the benchmark represents the most comprehensive, objective and scientific analysis of RFID for use in the drug supply chain. The FDA, state regulators, industry associations and manufacturers all agree that RFID is the best available technology to efficiently and effectively improve the authenticity and safety of the nation's drug supply. This research provides a scientific basis for thoughtful regulatory action on the best implementation approach for RFID in the pharmaceutical industry. The research also sheds light on the most important RFID design issues facing end users in their first pilot and production systems. |