drug traceability

Drug traceability is the system used to track a medication's journey from production to the patient. It involves recording and monitoring each step—such as manufacturing, quality checks, distribution, and dispensing—to ensure safety, authenticity, and accountability. This process helps prevent counterfeit drugs, reduces errors, and quickly identifies sources of issues if problems arise. By maintaining detailed records, manufacturers, regulators, and healthcare providers can verify a medication’s origin and history, ultimately protecting patients and maintaining trust in the healthcare system.