The History of Covectra
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2008
Covectra was founded by Dr. David Bear to develop serialization-based solutions for track & trace, as well as to combat drug abuse and diversion and counterfeiting.
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2009
The company launched its cloud-tested AuthentiTrack serialization database, AT Cloud, capable of serial number generation, management, and aggregation from unit dose up to pallet, with rework capability in the supply chain. Since the validation of that system, Covectra has processed over 3 billion serial numbers for global pharmaceutical and food/beverage brand owners.
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2012
Utilizing its domain expertise in prescription drug diversion and abuse, Covectra launched ControlTrack, the first serialization-based solution for tracking controlled substances from the point of sale to the patient, and providing the physician with tools to monitor the adherence of the patient.
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2015
Recognizing the need worldwide for more cost-effective packaging line serialization systems with greater functionality, Covectra launched its AuthentiTrack Enterprise system for complete serialization and track & trace. In addition to the pharmaceutical industry, the system is designed to be applied to the cosmetics, personal care, food/beverage, and tobacco industries.
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2017
StellaGuard is launched. It enables customers to authenticate a product using a smart device. This solution leverages benefit of a barcode and connects it with a three-dimensional visual reference to provide instant authentication with copy-detect protection.
2021
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EPCglobal Software Certification
We’ve got it!
In November 2013, Covectra received the prestigious EPCglobal software certification from GS1, an international non-profit organization with over 40 years of global supply chain experience and knowledge.
We mean business!
Covectra is listed on the GS1 website in the EPC Information Service 1.0 and Drug Pedigree 1.0 categories.
Here’s how GS1 describes who they are and the purpose of their certification program:
GS1 is dedicated to the design and implementation of global standards and solutions to improve the efficiency and visibility of supply and demand chains globally and across sectors. The GS1 system of standards is the most widely used supply chain standards system in the world…
The EPCglobal Software Certification Program is a standards-based compliance testing program, developed by the EPCglobal community to provide a neutral and authoritative source for testing EPC/RFID software products and providing information regarding certified products and the vendors who develop them.
HDA Membership
In April 2014, Covectra was accepted as a member of HDMA, (the Healthcare Distribution Management Association), now known as the Healthcare Distribution Alliance.
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) is the national organization representing primary pharmaceutical distributors — the vital link between the nation’s pharmaceutical manufacturers and more than 200,000 pharmacies, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, clinics and others nationwide.
