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August 25, 2026 / August 31, 2026 by Gina Breckenridge
As RFID adoption accelerates to more than 33% in the U.S., healthcare leaders are focusing on seamless data exchange. Learn why interoperability, powered by GS1 standards, is key to building a connected, transparent, and future-proof medication supply chain.
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Hospital pharmacies are managing more temperature-sensitive medications than ever before. Specialty pharmaceuticals—including oncology therapies, biologics, and GLP-1 medications—are becoming a larger share of pharmacy inventory and often represent some of the highest-cost medications within a health system. Yet many hospitals still rely on traditional medical-grade refrigerators that require manual inventory counts and paper or barcode-based […]
Compare RFID and barcode technologies in healthcare to see how each impacts medication tracking, inventory accuracy, compliance, and pharmacy workflow efficiency.
July 8, 2026 / August 31, 2026 by Gina Breckenridge
Considering adopting RFID technology in your hospital pharmacy? Get a comprehensive guide on what to ask when evaluating RFID vendors.
June 12, 2026 / August 31, 2026 by Gina Breckenridge
Hospitals across North America are opening pharmacy distribution centers to optimize medication management and reduce waste across care sites.
June 4, 2026 / August 31, 2026 by Gina Breckenridge
A success story: learn how a growing Mississippi hospital used RFID technology to streamline OR tray restocking, reduce manual work, and boost pharmacy efficiency.
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March 13, 2026 / September 11, 2026 by Gina Breckenridge
Intelliguard’s Mira Ecosystem™ now available to Capstone GPO members Columbus, OH—Intelliguard, the industry leader in RFID-enabled medication inventory management solutions, has been awarded a group purchasing agreement with Capstone Health Alliance for pharmacy and operating room (OR) solutions. Effective July 1, 2025, Capstone members will have access to preferred pricing and terms for Intelliguard’s Mira Ecosystem™, the industry’s only connected RFID ecosystem designed […]
January 9, 2026 / August 31, 2026 by Gina Breckenridge
RFID technology is no longer a niche experiment in healthcare—it’s rapidly becoming foundational, especially given the enhanced Drug Security Supply Chain Act (DSCSA) regulations that recently went into effect for drug manufacturers, dispensers, and trading partners. According to the 2025 State of Pharmacy Automation Update by Pharmacy Purchasing & Products, as of 2025, 34% of healthcare facilities use […]
November 20, 2025 / September 14, 2026 by Gina Breckenridge
The final phase of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) implementation marks a critical moment for hospital pharmacies, drug manufacturers, and supply chain leaders. The goal of the DSCSA is to protect patients by stopping counterfeit, stolen, or harmful drugs from entering our pharmaceutical supply chain. Beyond meeting regulatory requirements, this milestone offers an opportunity […]
October 14, 2025 / October 23, 2025 by Intelliguard
With rising threats of drug counterfeiting, diversion, and waste—and the final Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) deadline taking effect in November 2025—the future success and stability of our healthcare supply chain depend on achieving end-to-end medication visibility. This requires stakeholders, such as drug manufacturers, distributors, and dispensers, to modernize their operations to meet the growing demand for […]