Open Credentialing Initiative (OCI)

OCI’s credential ecosystem encompasses 10,000 #pharmacy locations across the United States, ranging from retail to speciality pharmacies, clinics, and hospital systems. Manufacturers representing 34% and wholesalers representing a third of the market by sales revenue are also credentialed by OCI solution providers. We’re excited to see this impressive adoption of digital credentials, the newest addition to the product #serialization and VRS-related technology stacks. “Internationally recognized standards are the key to delivering interoperability among solution providers, unlocking efficiency and allowing stakeholders to focus on what matters.” Max Peoples Read more: https://lnkd.in/eUf39jSu For more information, including how to find OCI-compliant solution providers or how to join OCI to participate in our activities and governance, visit our website: https://www.oc-i.org/ #OCI #DSCSA #RegulatoryCompliance #Pharmaceuticals #PharmaSupplyChain #DigitalCredentials #Interoperability #Dispensers #Pharmacies

Still unsure where to start with #DSCSA or what to do next? The two dispensers Kevin Capatch and Max Peoples assure you that you’re not alone on this journey. Enough people have gone before you to provide guidance. Kevin Capatch warns, “I don't think delaying at this moment in time any longer has any advantage to anybody.” Max Peoples echoes, “It's hard to come down too hard on you if you're doing something. If you're leaving your head in the sand, you're showing no effort, no progress, you're making it very easy for them to make an example out of you!” Shared advice: If you don’t have a solution provider, find one. https://lnkd.in/eNRA5w_2 #OCI recommends to check that your provider is truly interoperable in the current system. Find a number of compatible providers at https://lnkd.in/eFfRbZrD. These companies have proven that their systems communicate seamlessly with each other. #OCI #Dispensers #Pharmaceuticals #DSCSA #RegulatoryCompliance

“The system does work!” Community pharmacist Max Peoples shares a recent story about a real suspect product investigation he got involved in. These things do happen and the system works if taken seriously! https://lnkd.in/e-7Gxtev #OCI #Dispensers #Pharmaceuticals #DSCSA #RegulatoryCompliance #SupplyChain

We’ve picked Max Peoples’ brain for you. Here the community pharmacist explains DSCSA-compliant Product Tracing. Listen to the snippet at https://lnkd.in/dc9jvNHF #OCI #Dispensers #Pharmaceuticals #DSCSA #RegulatoryCompliance

Community pharmacist Max Peoples explains the what, why and how of DSCSA-compliant Product Identity Verification. He highlights that using computer-to-computer communication systems get you faster to resolution and outlines how digital credentials feature in this automated process. If you’re looking for solutions, find a number of interoperable providers at our marketplace. These companies have proven that their systems communicate seamlessly with each other. Listen to the snippet at https://lnkd.in/d8tdFbyu #OCI #Dispensers #Pharmaceuticals #DSCSA #RegulatoryCompliance

Pharmacists are under a lot of pressure to adequately serve their patients daily and keep the doors open. How could training on #DSCSA requirements possibly be fitted into this? Max Peoples explains how he approached DSCSA training in his community pharmacies, “The training process, the switch, was minimal. Just a slight modification to the workflow that they already have.” Listen to the snippet at https://lnkd.in/dkpKmBbn #OCI #Dispensers #Pharmaceuticals #DSCSA #RegulatoryCompliance

Moving from paper process to automation. Max Peoples and Kevin Capatch highlight that scanning of inbound product introduces operational efficiencies from community pharmacies to large health system pharmacies. Kevin adds, “We're heading towards the scanning world. You're no longer going to be able to avoid it.” Listen to the snippet at https://lnkd.in/dmhCu3Pd #OCI #Dispensers #Pharmaceuticals #DSCSA #RegulatoryCompliance

Why should dispensers scan all inbound products? Community pharmacist Max Peoples emphasizes, “I do want to know for certain that I actually got that NDC number with that serial number for two very important reasons.” Watch the video to hear how inbound scanning can help you protect yourself as a pharmacist. Geisinger’s Kevin Capatch adds, “We're heading towards the scanning world. You're no longer going to be able to avoid it.” Listen to the snippet at https://lnkd.in/dZQRRVbX #OCI #Dispensers #Pharmaceuticals #DSCSA #RegulatoryCompliance

Why is it important to match EPCIS data with physical products? Max Peoples emphasizes, “That's just the law. I'm not allowed to use that product for a patient if I don't have access to that serialized information from my supplier.” https://lnkd.in/eWjxjh9M #OCI #EPCIS #Pharma #SupplyChain #DSCSA #RegulatoryCompliance #Pharmaceuticals #Traceability

Still unsure where to start with #DSCSA or what to do next? The two dispensers Kevin Capatch and Max Peoples assure you that you’re not alone on this journey. Enough people have gone before you to provide guidance. Kevin Capatch warns, “I don't think delaying at this moment in time any longer has any advantage to anybody.” Max Peoples echoes, “It's hard to come down too hard on you if you're doing something. If you're leaving your head in the sand, you're showing no effort, no progress, you're making it very easy for them to make an example out of you!” Shared advice: If you don’t have a solution provider, find one. https://lnkd.in/euGEJVyr #OCI recommends to check that your provider is truly interoperable in the current system. Find a number of compatible providers at https://lnkd.in/eFfRbZrD. These companies have proven that their systems communicate seamlessly with each other. #OCI #Dispensers #Pharmaceuticals #DSCSA #RegulatoryCompliance