Center of Excellence - Pharma 4.0 by Dr. Jayant Joshi

Blockchain & IoT - Securing the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain of Tomorrow

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In this episode, we tackle one of pharma’s most pressing challenges—securing the global supply chain—with the transformative power of Blockchain and IoT. Discover how these technologies combat counterfeit drugs (a $1.7B problem in the EU alone), ensure end-to-end traceability, and safeguard temperature-sensitive medications through real-time monitoring.

Key Discussion Points:

  • The Counterfeit Crisis: How blockchain’s immutable ledger and IoT’s real-time sensors prevent fake drugs—estimated to cause 10% of global medicine supply issues—from reaching patients.
  • Cold Chain Revolution: IoT devices monitor temperature deviations in transit, while blockchain records tamper-proof data, ensuring vaccine and biologic integrity.
  • Industry Breakthroughs: Deep dives into the FDA’s DSCSA pilot (with IBM and Merck) and PharmaLedger’s blockchain-powered patient apps—proving scalable solutions exist today.
  • Stakeholder Wins:
    • Manufacturers gain full visibility from raw materials to distribution.
    • Pharmacists verify drug origins in seconds via QR codes.
    • Patients access authenticated meds and recall alerts instantly.
    • Implementation Realities: Overcoming scalability hurdles, interoperability gaps, and cost barriers—with a roadmap for adoption.

      • Why It Matters:

      Every year, counterfeit malaria and pneumonia medications claim thousands of lives. Blockchain-IoT integration can stop these tragedies at scale while optimizing logistics, reducing costs, and ensuring regulatory compliance (like DSCSA 2023).

      Who Should Listen?

      Supply chain leaders, tech innovators, and regulatory experts in pharma. Whether you’re piloting traceability solutions or evaluating IoT platforms, this episode delivers actionable insights to future-proof your supply chain.

      Tune in to learn how to build a supply chain that’s as secure as it is smart!

      Resources:

      Book Series: Center of Excellence – Pharma 4.0 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1DX4XXB

      Udemy Course: Smart Manufacturing in Pharma https://www.udemy.com/course/smart-manufacturing-in-pharma/

      Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@COE-PHARMA4.0

      Website: https://respa.com

      and follow the Podcast https://pharma4coe.podbean.com for more insights on the future of Pharma!

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