The year was 1987. It seems quite a while ago. This was when then-President Ronald Reagan signed the Prescription Drug Marketing Act (PDMA). This was the first passed legislation including the concept of pedigree for pharmaceuticals. It was also the precursor to the 2013 Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) signed by President Obama.
Look at the progress in our world since 1987: airbags, anti-lock brakes, cell phones, the internet, e-mail, texting, GPS, lane-departure warning in your car, auto-braking. Onstar for remote help at any time, whether you’ve had an accident, are lost or even locked your keys in your car.