International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
e-ISSN: 2395-0056
Volume: 13 Issue: 02 | Feb 2026
p-ISSN: 2395-0072
www.irjet.net
IMPLEMENTATION OF A SECURE E-PRESCRIPTION AND MEDICINE TRACKING PLATFORM USING BLOCKCHAIN Mr. B. Upender 1, Roshini. P2, Vinayak Reddy. N 3, Aishwika.M4, Reshwanth Reddy.M5 1Asst.Professor in Department of IT, TKR College of Engineering and Technology, Telangana, India 2345BTECH Students in Department of IT, TKR College of Engineering and Technology, Telangana, India
---------------------------------------------------------------------***---------------------------------------------------------------------
Abstract - With the rapid digitalization of healthcare
The Secure E-Prescription System proposed in this work aims to address these challenges by providing a reliable, transparent, and efficient prescription management process. The system utilizes the Django web framework to integrate multiple stakeholders—Admin, Doctor, Patient, and Pharmacy—within a single digital platform. The Admin verifies and approves patient registrations to ensure data authenticity. Once approved, Doctors can view patient details, record medical issues, and prescribe medicines directly through the system. Each prescription is secured using a SHA-256 hashing algorithm, and a QR code is generated to represent this hash. The Pharmacy verifies the prescription’s authenticity by scanning the QR code, which retrieves and validates the corresponding record from the database.
systems, ensuring the authenticity of prescriptions and the integrity of medicines has become a critical challenge. This paper presents the design and implementation of a Secure EPrescription System with Medicine Verification using the Django web framework. The proposed system introduces a multi-level security architecture involving Admin, Distributor, Doctor, Patient, and Pharmacy modules to prevent prescription forgery and counterfeit medicine usage. Patients register in the system and are approved by the administrator before accessing medical services. Medicines added to the system are not trusted immediately; instead, they are sent for distributor verification, where only approved medicines become eligible for prescription. Doctors can prescribe verified medicines to approved patients and generate a unique SHA256 hash-based QR code, which is securely delivered to the patient via email. Pharmacies authenticate prescriptions by scanning the QR code, which validates both the prescription data and the distributor approval status of the medicine. The system successfully detects tampered or unverified medicines and blocks unauthorized prescriptions. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed approach enhances prescription security, ensures medicine authenticity, reduces manual intervention, and provides a reliable, transparent, and tamper-resistant digital prescription workflow while maintaining patient confidentiality.
This system not only enhances prescription security but also improves accessibility, eliminates manual paperwork, and minimizes the risk of fraudulent activities. Furthermore, it ensures that only approved patients and authorized medical professionals participate in the process, maintaining strict data confidentiality and compliance with healthcare data standards. Through this implementation, the proposed model demonstrates a practical and scalable approach toward building a secure digital healthcare ecosystem.
1.1 Challenges in Traditional E-Prescription and Medicine Supply Systems
Key Words: Block chain, E-Prescription, Medicine Tracking, Smart Contracts, Healthcare Security, Drug Supply Chain, Data Integrity, Patient Privacy.
Traditional e-prescription systems rely heavily on centralized databases managed by hospitals or third-party service providers. These systems are susceptible to single points of failure, cyberattacks, and unauthorized access. Prescription data can be altered or misused, leading to serious medical and legal consequences. Moreover, interoperability issues between healthcare providers and pharmacies further complicate secure prescription exchange. In parallel, the pharmaceutical supply chain suffers from limited visibility and traceability. Counterfeit and expired medicines can infiltrate the distribution process due to inadequate tracking mechanisms. Patients and healthcare professionals often lack reliable means to verify the authenticity and origin of drugs. These challenges highlight the urgent need for a secure, transparent, and tamper-proof system that can manage prescriptions while tracking medicines throughout their lifecycle.
1. INTRODUCTION In recent years, the healthcare sector has undergone significant digital transformation with the adoption of electronic systems for medical data management, teleconsultation, and e-health services. Despite these advancements, one of the persistent challenges faced by healthcare providers is ensuring the authenticity and security of medical prescriptions. Traditional paper-based prescriptions are prone to several issues such as illegibility, forgery, and unauthorized duplication, which can lead to severe consequences including incorrect medication dispensing and drug misuse. Hence, there is a growing demand for a secure, verifiable, and automated system to handle prescriptions electronically.
© 2026, IRJET
|
Impact Factor value: 8.315
|
ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal
|
Page 230