Pharmaceutical Drug Return Bags

CGM Applied Security Technologies, Inc. manufactures a wide array of tamper evident plastic bags. Tamper Evident Security Bags are frequently used as a secure mechanism to transport controlled substances within hospitals or nursing homes and for clinical sites to return unused study meds back to manufacturers. Tamper evident drug return bags are most often clear. Most users prefer to use their own paperwork, visible from within the bag, as a chain of custody tool for these shipments. Although standard security bags are feature rich, drug return bags are rarely printed nor are they numbered. More numbers mean more paperwork for users! Drug return bags however are designed to meet the stringent security needs of document or prescription drugs. They can be printed in a four color process, have UPC codes on the sides, sequential numbers and writable surfaces. Most bags are clear with no graphics or receipts. Bags are typically 8.5" x 11" interior dimensions or the standard 20" x 20". All bags have a 2" wide red security stripe atop the bags used as the primary sealing mechanism. They can be perforated if required to avoid blooming in boxes. Bags can be provided in rolls with face perforations for easy removal or loading. Single units are the most popular and also feature handles. Tamper evident tape closure systems can be customized to include different logos or legends in both the visual portion of the seal as well as the hidden portion. The tape closure systems on drug return bags are impervious to attacks by heat, cold or solvents. They are approved and mentioned in both FDA and PDMA (Prescription Drug Marketing Act) as a suitable chain of custody security mechanism. In all cases of attack simple visual evidence will be obvious in any inspection process. Inspection for visible evidence of tampering is essential in establishing use protocols for any tamper indicating system.