Decommissioned: The Serialisation Podcast

Is AI the next leap forward for pharmaceutical serialization, or the latest buzzword wrapped in sales promises? In this episode of Decommission, hosts Scott Pugh, Jerome Burton, and Justin Ahdan are joined by three technology providers in serialization: Dimitar Iliev, Director of Software Development at SoftGroup; Abiram Vijayakumar co-founder of AltiusHub; and John Winkler, CTO at Trust.med. Toge...

Data standards are meant to simplify serialization operations — not complicate them. In this episode of Decommissioned, Jerome Bertin, Scott Pugh, and Justin Ahdan explore where the pharmaceutical industry’s data standards truly help — and where misapplication, proprietary detours, and weak enforcement create noise, cost, and confusion. From the US DSCSA to the EU FMD, the trio break down how adhe...

With DSCSA enforcement looming, this episode dives into the global fight against counterfeit medicines. Scott and Jerome compare the U.S.'s decentralized approach with the EU's centralized FMD system, highlighting key milestones, rollout challenges, and what's at stake. From tech alignment to pharmacy realities and SME struggles, get insights on what's worked, what hasn't, and what's next for phar...