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Pharma Division Replaces Prices with QR Codes
Egypt has begun implementing a medication tracking system starting February 1, 2026, aimed at reducing pharmaceutical fraud and monitoring the entire drug supply chain from manufacturing to the patient. The system relies on the use of QR codes on packaging, allowing users to scan with mobile phones to display information such as batch number, production and expiry dates, and the original shape of the packaging, thereby enhancing transparency and improving oversight. The first phase includes psychiatric medications and those listed under the narcotics schedule, and it later expanded to cover imported drugs. The third phase is set to begin in August with major Egyptian companies. Additionally, the Egyptian Medicines Authority announced the removal of printed prices on packages and their replacement with QR codes, along with transitioning the pricing system to an electronic platform to save millions of pounds and increase transparency. The system is currently being implemented in all countries worldwide, including Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states.
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