a blockchain based approach for drug traceability in healthcare supply chain
Logalakshmi P,Jayasree P,Sunitha S,Annapoorna V.N
Published in International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science Engineering and Information Technology
ISSN: 2321-3337 Impact Factor:1.521 Volume:6 Issue:3 Year: 29 April,2025 Pages:2050-2056
Abstract
Counterfeit drugs pose a significant threat to public health and safety, particularlyincomplex and opaque pharmaceutical supply chains. This paper proposes a blockchain based framework designed to enhance traceability, transparency and accountability across healthcare supply chain. Leveraging decentralized ledger technology(DLT), smart contracts and cryptographic primitives. The proposed architecture ensures data immutability, provenance tracking and efficient recallmanagement. This solution is built on Hyperledger Fabric, a permissioned blockchain framework known for its modularity, privace features and scalability. The system’s architecture, implementation, performance evaluation, and applicability in real-world scenarios are discussed in detail
Kewords
Blockchain, Drug Traceability, Hyperledger Fabric, Smart Contracts, Healthcare Supply Chain, Supply Chain Security, Provenance, Distributed Ledger Technology.
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