SOURCING: Establish a list of trusted alternative sources ahead of time. You can do this by:

ACQUIRING a copy of the source’s license from your state wholesale distributor regulatory board. The list of these boards is available at: http://www.nabp.net/vawd/ATLWDs.pdf.

FORMING a list of key drug products which are at risk of shortages, diversion or counterfeiting. You can use this list to help determine which alternative vendors will best suit your needs.
 
To determine factors based on the likelihood of tampering or counterfeiting, consult the Food and Drug Administration’s 2006 PDMA Policy Compliance Guide at: http://www.fda.gov/cder/regulatory/PDMA/PDMA_CPG.pdf. 

To see a list of current drug shortages, consult the home page of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists at: http://www.ashp.org/shortage/.

ENSURING that your sources will verify that:

The drug’s pedigree meets state and  federal standards.

The product is not diverted.

There have been no changes that would alter the original manufacturer’s warranties or guarantees.

The product has been stored and handled properly.

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