When the legislation comes into force in 2016, pharmacists and hospitals will be required to scan the bar code to ensure the product is legitimate.

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When they get to the drop point, they just scan their bar code and place the already-tagged bag on the belt.

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Through iPhone and Android apps, customers simply scan the bar code on a prescription to alert their Walgreens pharmacy to refill.

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