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Re: GPS on drugs? - Black - 01-17-2013
cbelt3 wrote:
Down... RFID's are not the 'global surveillance system'. Require antennae to track 'em... usually have to be reasonably close (like a few feet). It's always funny when actual science gets in the way of conspiracy theories.
Where did he say anything about needing to read them from any sort of distance?
Re: GPS on drugs? - macphanatic - 01-17-2013
I've heard that certain pharmaceutical bulk packs have a gps tracking device to help track the package from manufacturer to distributer to pharmacy. The tracker would not be dispensed to a consumer, but could track the container if it were stolen/taken from the pharmacy.
Some banks are now using gps devices in money packs or bags that are used if robbed. There's been a couple of news stories covering this in the last few weeks.
Re: GPS on drugs? - onthedownlow - 01-17-2013
Black wrote:
[quote=cbelt3]
Down... RFID's are not the 'global surveillance system'. Require antennae to track 'em... usually have to be reasonably close (like a few feet). It's always funny when actual science gets in the way of conspiracy theories.
Where did he say anything about needing to read them from any sort of distance?
Exactly. I know many places that use them for such things - I do.
Depending on the type of tag technology that you use, you can get distances up to 30ft from a reader - have readers (like wireless access points) distributed throughout a venue, then you have a great tool to monitor resource numbers and locations.
Many people use RFIDs everyday and don't even realize it.
Re: GPS on drugs? - samintx - 01-17-2013
cbelt3 wrote:
samintx... commercially available tracking tools are bigger than that. GPS enabled, even more so. Lots of problems with pain meds getting hijacked or redirected into the black market. Loss control methods will exist.
Unless you're buying case quantity, the pharmacists usually repackages your meds into a prescription bottle.
S'OK.
My Blood pressure meds not repackaged and because of the 3 month price deal on drugs others have been in original bottles. However, I will say my cosine for my back is not in the original bottle.
Many people use RFIDs everyday and don't even realize it. I have been aware of that for years. Is nothing sacred?