Tracking medical supplies requires a higher level of precision than general retail. This guide explains how barcode technology prevents errors in the healthcare supply chain.
While Pharmacode ensures the correct box is being used on the production line, 2D Data Matrix codes are often used on the vials themselves to track expiration dates and batch numbers.
Using these identification systems together allows hospitals and pharmacies to track a single unit of medicine from the factory all the way to the patient, ensuring safety and authenticity.