Fake Product Detection Using Blockchain (Medicine)

Fake Product Detection Using Blockchain (Medicine)

Kishor Sakure* , Shriya Sable, Pratik Shinde , Nikhil Aher, Shubhangi Vanve

Terna Engineering College, Nerul,Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India-400706

Abstract:

Fake product detection in the pharmaceutical industry is a critical challenge due to the proliferation of counterfeit medicines, which pose serious health risks and economic losses. Blockchain technology offers a decentralized, transparent, and tamper- proof solution to address this issue effectively. By integrating blockchain into the supply chain, each stage of a product's lifecycle, from manufacturing to distribution and retail, can be recorded and verified in real time. Smart contracts ensure compliance with regulatory standards and automate verification processes, while immutable ledgers enable consumers and stakeholders to trace the authenticity of medicines through unique identifiers. This system enhances trust, minimizes fraud, and ensures that only genuine products reach end-users, revolutionizing the fight against counterfeit medicines and safeguarding public health.

Keywords

Blockchain, Medicine, Counterfeit, Traceability, Authentication, Supply Chain, Smart Contract, Transparency, Drug Safety, Verification,          Security, Decentralization, Compliance, Tamper- proof