Centre for Applied Research, Projects & Innovation

Blockchain-Based Supply Chain Transparency for Pharmaceuticals

A blockchain solution ensuring end-to-end traceability of pharmaceutical products from manufacturing to point of sale, combating counterfeit drugs and ensuring patient safety.

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Abstract

A blockchain solution ensuring end-to-end traceability of pharmaceutical products from manufacturing to point of sale, combating counterfeit drugs and ensuring patient safety.

Research Methodology

Permissioned blockchain architecture design, pilot integration with 3 pharmaceutical manufacturers and 120 pharmacies, compliance mapping against CDSCO regulations.

Key Findings

  • 100% traceability achieved for 50,000+ product units in pilot
  • Counterfeit detection rate improved by 99.7%
  • Spin-off startup secured seed funding of ₹2 crore

Publications

  • Gupta, R. & Menon, D. (2025). Blockchain in Pharma Supply Chain. Blockchain in Healthcare Today.