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Drug Tracing System for Pharmaceutical Industry Using Blockchain Technology Gayatri Khatekar1, Sayali Nate2, Prof. Sudhakar Yerme3 1Student , Dept. of Computer Engineering, Usha Mittal Institute of Technology, Maharashtra, India 2Student , Dept. of Computer Engineering, Usha Mittal Institute of Technology, Maharashtra, India 3 Professor, Dept. of Computer Engineering, Usha Mittal Institute of Technology, Maharashtra, India ---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------side effects and lead to greater health problems. As we Abstract –
mentioned above, there are about 10-15 counterfeit medicines worldwide, but in developed countries, the percentage of such medicines is around 30. Every year, about 700,000 people die of malaria and about 200,000 people die of counterfeits. As you know, technology keeps providing more ways to sell these counterfeit drugs. Due to the use of technology, the circulation of these fake drugs is increasing day by day. The FBI and the International Anti-Coalition Coalition (IACC) announced that counterfeiting is one of the biggest crimes of the 21st century and is growing rapidly every day, bringing new counterfeiting companies into business.
The pharmaceutical industry faces significant challenges in ensuring the integrity and authenticity of drug supply chains. Counterfeit drugs, diversion, and regulatory compliance issues pose risks to public health and undermine trust in the pharmaceutical ecosystem. In response to these challenges, this research proposes the development of a Drug Tracing System (DTS) leveraging Block chain technology. Block chain, a decentralized and immutable ledger, offers a promising solution for enhancing transparency, traceability, and security within pharmaceutical supply chains. By implementing a block chain-based DTS, stakeholders across the supply chain—from manufacturers to distributors, pharmacies, and regulatory bodies—can securely record and trace the entire lifecycle of pharmaceutical products. This paper aims to explore the potential benefits of integrating block chain technology into the pharmaceutical industry’s drug tracing processes.
2. RELATED WORKS The implementation of blockchain technology in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in the context of drug tracing systems, has garnered significant attention from researchers and industry stakeholders alike. This section provides an overview of relevant literature, case studies, and initiatives that have explored the application of blockchain technology to enhance transparency, traceability, and security within pharmaceutical supply chains.
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1.INTRODUCTION Counterfeit medicines are a major challenge for the global pharmaceutical industry. Here the question arises: What is a counterfeit medicine? According to the World Health Organization, "Drugs that are fraudulently designed, misbranded, substandard, disguised as a principle or identity, and do not meet prescribed standards are considered counterfeit or counterfeit." Research by the World Health Organization shows that one-tenth of the drugs used by consumers in underdeveloped countries are fake and bad drugs. These statements by the World Health Organization may or may not be perfect, as accurate estimates or statistics on counterfeit drugs are not available. Improper use of medication can cause serious side effects and lead to increased mortality. A fake medicine may contain some ingredients or real ingredients, but the content of these ingredients may be inappropriate and low or high in the product and may cause serious problems for people to use them. Sometimes the manufacturers of these fake drugs use the logo of some well-known and popular pharmaceutical companies to market their drugs easily and without any hurdles. Therefore, these drugs affect the sales of popular and common drugs such as antibiotics, cancer drugs, antibiotics, many cardiovascular drugs and also have many
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1. Blockchain Technology in Healthcare: Numerous studies have investigated the potential applications of blockchain technology in healthcare, highlighting its ability to address challenges related to data security, interoperability, and patient privacy. Researchers have proposed various use cases, including electronic health records (EHRs) management, clinical trials, supply chain management, and prescription drug tracking. 2. Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Challenges: Existing literature underscores the pressing need for improved traceability and security in pharmaceutical supply chains. Counterfeit drugs, product diversion, regulatory compliance issues, and inefficient data sharing among stakeholders pose significant risks to patient safety and industry integrity. Scholars have emphasized the importance of adopting innovative technologies, such as blockchain, to mitigate these challenges and enhance supply chain transparency.
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