Securing Pharmaceutical Supply Chains: A QR Code Approach To Counterfeit Drug Prevention
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https://doi.org/10.52783/jns.v14.2718Keywords:
QR code, pharmaceutical supply chain, counterfeit prevention, drug authentication, digital traceabilityAbstract
The worldwide pharmaceutical sector confronts a continual menace from counterfeit medications, which not only incur economic detriment but also jeopardize human lives. This study introduces a secure, scalable, and economical approach utilizing QR code technology for drug authentication at many levels of the supply chain. The suggested system encompasses QR code production at the manufacturing level, a centralized database for verification, and a mobile application for real-time scanning by customers, merchants, and distributors. The research confirms the efficacy of QR codes in identifying and combating counterfeit pharmaceuticals through a comprehensive implementation plan and pilot trial.
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