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An analytics-based model for securing the healthcare drug distribution network with blockchain

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The proliferation of counterfeit drugs and vaccines in Indonesia constitutes a significant public health threat, undermining treatment efficacy and compromising patient safety. Despite ongoing efforts, existing pharmaceutical supply chain systems in Indonesia lack the scalability and real-time tracking capabilities essential for ensuring product authenticity, including critical information such as expiration dates and dosage accuracy. This study addresses these deficiencies by developing a blockchain-based prototype designed to enhance security, traceability, and coordination across the pharmaceutical supply chain in Indonesia. Adopting a qualitative approach, this research combines a comprehensive literature review and in-depth interviews with key industry stakeholders to inform the prototype's design, thereby establishing a decentralized and tamper-resistant alternative to conventional systems. Preliminary findings indicate that the proposed blockchain model can substantially improve traceability, curtail the circulation of counterfeit products, and strengthen stakeholder confidence within Indonesia’s pharmaceutical sector. The study’s implications underscore blockchain’s potential as a transformative technology for pharmaceutical supply chain management, contributing to greater regulatory compliance and public health protection.

Source: Healthcare Analytics

DOI: 10.1016/j.health.2025.100440

Authors: Herry Irawan, Adinda Amalia Putri Abidin, Andry Alamsyah

Institution: Telkom University

Language: English

Topic: Blockchain Technology Applications and Security

Subfield: Information Systems

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,790