Labeling compositions and methods of use for deterrent trackability
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1. A composition comprising, a) at least one carrier particle, and b) a labeling mixture associated with the at least one carrier particle, wherein the labeling mixture comprises a plurality of unique identifiers.
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Abstract
Compositions and methods for controlling and tracking items are provided. More particularly, labeling compositions useful as a coding system to deter diversion of items of medication or other valued items are provided, wherein the labeling compositions comprise at least 25 unique identifiers, wherein the at least 25 unique identifiers are selected from a set of at least 50 unique identifiers. Also provided are methods for using such compositions to provide trackability throughout a chain of custody.
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1. A composition comprising,
a) at least one carrier particle, and b) a labeling mixture associated with the at least one carrier particle, wherein the labeling mixture comprises a plurality of unique identifiers.
- 13. A composition for use in labeling a medication, comprising a labeling mixture that comprises a plurality of unique identifiers.
- 16. A pharmaceutical dosage form associated with a labeling composition, wherein the labeling composition comprises a labeling mixture that comprises a plurality of unique identifiers, wherein the labeling mixture is either associated directly with the pharmaceutical dosage form or is indirectly associated with the pharmaceutical dosage form via a carrier particle.
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21. A method for labeling an item, comprising
a) providing an item; -
b) associating the item with a labeling mixture that comprises a combination of at least 25 unique identifiers, wherein the at least 25 unique identifiers are selected from a set of at least 50 unique identifiers, and wherein the labeling mixture is either associated directly with the item or is indirectly associated with the item via a carrier particle; and
c) documenting the combination of at least twenty-five identifiers associated with the item. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A method of identifying a labeled item comprising:
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a) obtaining an item that may have been labeled with an associated labeling mixture;
b) determining the combination of at least twenty-five identifiers, if present; and
c) comparing the determined combination with documentation to identify the source of the item. - View Dependent Claims (28)
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