Cautionary Tale for non-VAWD Pharmaceutical Wholesale Distributors – OptumRx Revokes Extensions

VAWD Accreditation with Blue Link Pharmaceutical ERP

Many people do not know that the prescription drugs in their medicine cabinets have quite the tale to tell.  Its’ story ends with them, the consumer, a regular Joe going in to fill a prescription at a local pharmacy. The beginning of the tale? Well, that’s slightly more complicated. You know as a pharmaceutical wholesale distributor … Read more

A Recap of the HDA Distribution Management Conference for Pharmaceutical Distributors

2018 HDA Booth of Blue Link

Disclaimer: The information and opinions expressed in this blog are based on the authors best understanding of the updates from HDA’s 2018 Distribution Management Conference and Expo and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or opinions of the industry in whole. Blue Link was excited to participate for the first time in the 2018 HDA Distribution Management … Read more

Join Blue Link at HDA’s Distribution Management Conference for the Pharmaceutical Industry

HDA DMC how March 2018

For the first time, Blue Link will be exhibiting at the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA)’s 2018 Distribution Management Conference and Expo March 4th – 7th in Austin, Texas. As a key organization in the pharmaceutical industry, the HDA’s annual conference is the largest supply chain education event of it’s kind. The conference aims to engage … Read more

HDA’s Traceability Seminar Key Takeaways —What Pharmaceutical Distributors Need to Know

Blue Link at the HDA Pharmaceutical Traceability seminar

Disclaimer: The information and opinions expressed in this blog are based on the authors best understanding of the updates from HDA’s 2017 Traceability Seminar and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or opinions of the industry in whole.  Blue Link was honored to sponsor and attend The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA’s) 2017 Traceability Seminar  November 8-10 in Washington, D.C. This … Read more

Blue Link’s Complete End-to-End CSOS and Pharmaceutical ERP Software

ERP with CSOS

Most pharmaceutical distribution businesses will agree that selling schedule II drugs is a highly complex, time-consuming and headache-inducing process. Take for example the requirement to submit DEA Form 222. Without a proper Controlled Substance Ordering System (CSOS) in place to complete this form electronically, this process alone can take several days to complete via courier. … Read more

Accelerate VAWD (Now NABP) Accreditation with Pharmaceutical ERP Software

VAWD pharmaceutical software

Most pharmaceutical distribution wholesalers are familiar with the Verified-Accredited Wholesale Distributors (VAWD) (Now called the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)). program and know that attaining the accreditation is no easy feat without the proper software.  It is an extensive and complex process that can take over six months to complete, so why go … Read more

Blue Link Launches First Controlled Substance Ordering System (CSOS) Sold as Part of ERP Solution

Blue Link's CSOS Certification

We’re thrilled to announce that Blue Link now offers a Controlled Substance Ordering System (CSOS) component as part of our integrated inventory and accounting ERP software! Blue Link ERP CSOS eliminates the need for pharmaceutical distributors to acquire third party CSOS. VAUGHAN, Ont. – April 6, 2017 – Blue Link Associates offers a CSOS component as … Read more

How to Manage DSCSA Requirements with Pharmaceutical Software

Pharmaceutical Software DSCSA requirements

This post is Part 6 and the last post of the Series: Understanding The Drug Supply Chain Security Act and What it Means for Pharmaceutical Distribution Companies. For a full list of all the topics in this series, please see the bullet points at the end of this post.  In November 2013, former President Obama … Read more

When is it Time to Implement Lot Traceability Software in Your Food Distribution Business?

Food Traceability Software

All food distributors are required to have processes which include lot traceability, as a result of both government regulation and manufacturer and retailer demands.  Both the US and Canadian governments have requirements that apply to all levels of the food supply chain in which each company, at a minimum, tracks where product has come from … Read more

Lot Tracking, Traceability & Product Recall Webinar

lot-tracking-traceability-product-recall-webinar

Blue Link has hosted a webinar on traceability through lot tracking for managing product recalls. The webinar took place on: Thursday, September 27, 2012 2:00-2:30PM Eastern View the Webinar Now! Things you will learn in the webinar: What is product traceability? What industries does it apply to? Food and Pharma/Medical Recall Statistics Regulation Bodies in … Read more