Blockchain-Based Solution for the Administration of Controlled Medication

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Blockchain for drug traceability: Architectures and open challenges

Mueen Uddin et al.

Summary: The pharmaceutical supply chain includes multiple stakeholders, with complex product and transaction flows requiring an effective traceability system for ownership and safety. Blockchain-based drug traceability offers a potential solution and two potential blockchain architectures are proposed to meet critical requirements. Open research challenges related to the application of blockchain technology for drug traceability are identified and discussed.

HEALTH INFORMATICS JOURNAL (2021)

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SecureRx: A blockchain-based framework for an electronic prescription system with opioids tracking

May Alnafrani et al.

Summary: The research aims to address limitations of current electronic prescription systems and proposes a proactive method for real-time monitoring to prevent overdose prescriptions. Through the blockchain-based framework SecureRx, drug monitoring can be improved to enhance accountability and trust while ensuring safety and privacy.

HEALTH POLICY AND TECHNOLOGY (2021)

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