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A study published back in November 2010  in the Oncology Pharmacist proves what we at Winco ID have know all along – bar codes are an effective method of providing accurate data and can reduce medication errors in a health care facility. Medication errors are common, according to this report, and occur in different ways. Most often, […]

When manufacturers of electronic devices and appliances need flame retardant labels to identify their products, they normally use labels made of Tedlar (polyvinyl fluoride) or Kapton (polyimide).  However, Tedlar has been in short supply, and Kapton is often costly, especially when compared to polyester materials commonly used for product identification labels. Winco ID now offers […]

 Winco Identification Corp, a Nashua-based label and barcode solutions company, is looking for an outgoing, dynamic, tech savvy sales person to help grow our business! Do you like to solve problems? Can you develop good relationships with clients? If you like challenges and have a passion for winning please send us your resume today! There’s […]

The FDA is currently exploring a track and trace system for prescription drugs through the supply chain. At a recent FDA track-and-trace workshop in February 2011, the FDA and supply chain partners met to identify the types of systems and standards that will ensure proper identification and authentication of prescription drugs, and improve efficiency and effectiveness of drug […]

According to a recent survey by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) and Pfizer, about two-thirds of the retail and hospital pharmacists in Europe, the US, and Australia believe that current policies in place for dealing with counterfeit medicines are insufficient. Counterfeit medications are a serious problem not only in developing markets, but in mature segments as […]