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USF System: Hi-tech Tracking
| USF Polytechnic
Tracking and tracing a cancer pain medication could get more efficient thanks to research under way at USF Polytechnic.
Researchers at the university are working with Cephalon, Inc. to implement and optimize radio frequency identification (RFID) technology for the crucial drug. The technology includes a device that uses radio waves to exchange data between a reader and a small electronic tag attached to the packaging.
RFID is one of several track and trace options being tested throughout the industry to reduce the time necessary for measuring inventory, monitoring distribution and confirming authenticity of pharmaceuticals.
Working with Cephalon, the Polytechnic team recreated a packing production line in the College of Technology and Innovation's research laboratory. The simulated line will allow researchers to accurately implement the technology says Ismail Uysal, associate professor and co-principal investigator on the study.