A labeling system includes one or more labels, each having a front side and a back side. The front side includes a first indicia of an object such as a medication. The front side and/or the back side includes a second indicia of the object, such as a matrix or linear bar code. The back side has an adhesive on a portion thereof opposite the first indicia. The back side also has an area free of adhesive. The area free of adhesive is aligned with the second indicia.
