Government unveiled KD bar code plan

The government announced on January 15 its standardized drug bar-code (KD code) plan, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Under the plan, the mandatory bar code system for injectables, ointments and liquids in less than 15 mL or 15g will take place in 2010. The use of GS1-128 code on prescription drugs and designated drugs (narcotics and psychotropic drugs) will be made compulso...