Using Blockchain for Traceability in the Drug Supply Chain

The illegal trade of medication is a problem which has claimed lives all over the world. In spite of the efforts from different international institutions aiming to stop this situation, illegal sales continue to grow. The following article proposes the use of Blockchain technology as a solution to t...

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Published inKnowledge Management in Organizations Vol. 1027; pp. 536 - 548
Main Authors Molina, Jennifer Cristina, Delgado, Daniela Torres, Tarazona, Giovanni
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland Springer International Publishing AG 2019
Springer International Publishing
SeriesCommunications in Computer and Information Science
Subjects
Blockchain
Counterfeit
Medication
Security
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ISBN3030214508
9783030214500
ISSN1865-0929
1865-0937
DOI10.1007/978-3-030-21451-7_46

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Summary:The illegal trade of medication is a problem which has claimed lives all over the world. In spite of the efforts from different international institutions aiming to stop this situation, illegal sales continue to grow. The following article proposes the use of Blockchain technology as a solution to the traceability problems and lack of control in the drug trade, as well as the way different entities would participate in it.
ISBN:3030214508
9783030214500
ISSN:1865-0929
1865-0937
DOI:10.1007/978-3-030-21451-7_46