The Role of Blockchain in Pharmaceutical Quality Management

Blockchain technology holds significant promise for transforming pharmaceutical quality management by offering solutions to challenges such as the proliferation of counterfeit drugs, inefficiencies in supply chain operations, and ensuring the integrity of clinical trial data. Its fundamental characteristics – decentralization, enhanced security, and transparency – facilitate improved traceability, foster greater trust among participants in the pharmaceutical ecosystem, and contribute to increased operational effectiveness. This review investigates the various applications of blockchain within pharmaceutical quality management, examining its potential advantages, inherent challenges, and possible future development pathways.