Healthcare Chain Network Framework for Monitoring and Verifying Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

Abstract

Prescription drug abuse and doctor shopping are major problems in the healthcare field that have led to a significant number of deaths as a consequence of drug misuse. Doctors prescribe too much fentanyl, Demerol, and sleeping pills, along with anxiety medications, that are legal and frequently abused. In order to combat prescription drug abuse, it is imperative to develop an efficient monitoring and identification system. Blockchain technology is a promising solution to tracking prescriptions because of its decentralization and auditability, which allow medical records to be more secure as well as more reliable. Blockchain technology can help ensure the authenticity, integrity, and transparency of drug distribution between pharmacies and doctors. In this paper, we aim to develop a system of managing the integrity of the drug supply chain by integrating Hyperledger Fabric blockchain technology with Interplanetary File System (IPFS). Because of its secure encryption framework and anti-fraud and anti-forgery measures, it has prevented prescription abuse. A smart health care ecosystem is created by using smart contracts to track drugs on the blockchain. In addition, by using this approach we are able to recognize and track drugs that may be misused by individuals who shop for doctors and hop between pharmacies. The cryptographically safe and reliable framework created by Healthcare Chain can be used by doctors, pharmacists, and patients to improve how opioid prescriptions and medication are administered.