2 publications
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Published Subscription Review Article
Implementing Blockchain to Enhance Security in the Pharmaceutical Industry and Combat Drug CounterfeitingBy Asfia Aziz, Sunil Suman
Abstract: Drug counterfeiting has emerged as a critical threat to public health, as it has enabled inferior and counterfeit drugs to flood many markets around the world thereby eroding trust in healthcare systems and patient safety. This paper seeks to address the glaring need for adequate security safeguards to curb the circulation of counterfeit drugs by proposing a blockchain model designed specifically for the pharmaceutical industries. In general, the idea of …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 33–46 Read article →
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Published Subscription Original Research
Development of a Blockchain-Based System for Drug Counterfeiting and Traceability in the Pharmaceutical Supply ChainBy Asfia Aziz, Sunil Suman
Abstract: Counterfeit drugs present a major risk to public health and pose a substantial threat to the pharmaceutical industry, leading to severe economic losses and risking patient lives. Ensuring the safety and authenticity of the pharmaceutical supply chain is critical to addressing this issue. This study presents a novel approach for enhancing the security and authenticity of the pharmaceutical supply chain through the integration of blockchain technology, decentralized storage, and artificial …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 99–114 Read article →