Country experiences on implementation of traceability for medical products

Overview

Traceability systems offer the technical possibility to trace medical products along the supply chain – from final stage manufacture to the ultimate place where the medical product is administered to an individual – with a view to strengthening the near real-time monitoring of the integrity of product. There is global recognition that traceability systems can be leveraged as useful tools to ensure the integrity and improve the efficiency of supply chains. Traceability may not be able to completely block falsified medical products from entering the supply chain but implemented alongside the considerations contained in this policy paper, it can minimize the risk and allow for earlier detection and response