What is a hospital traceability label

The hospital traceability label usually refers to the drug traceability code, which is the "electronic ID card" of the drug, used to uniquely identify the code of each level of sales packaging unit of the drug. The following is a detailed explanation of hospital traceability labels (drug traceability codes):

1、 Definition and Composition

Definition: A drug traceability code is a code composed of a series of numbers, letters, and/or symbols, which is assigned to various levels of sales packaging units of drugs through certain carriers (such as one-dimensional codes, two-dimensional codes, electronic tags, etc.).

Composition: A drug traceability code is usually composed of three unit data strings in order, including a product resource code (drug identification code), a single piece sequence (production identification code), and a checksum. Among them, the drug identification code includes enterprise information, drug name, dosage form, approval number, packaging specifications and other information; The production identification code is the serial number of a single item; The checksum is generated by a special encryption algorithm to verify the validity of the traceability code.

2、 Function and Features

Uniqueness: Each box of drugs has a unique traceability code, and the traceability codes for different boxes of drugs are different. This is the core characteristic of drug traceability codes.

Applied to "minimum packaging unit": Each "minimum packaging unit" of a drug has its own unique traceability code, ensuring that the production and sales path of each "minimum packaging unit" drug can be queried and traced.

Big data effect: By collecting and applying drug traceability code data, medical insurance departments can achieve precise supervision of the entire lifecycle of drugs.

3、 Function and significance

Ensuring drug quality and safety: Through traceability codes, information on various stages of drug production, circulation, and use can be queried, achieving full chain tracking of drugs from production to sales. Once there is a problem with the drug, such as substandard quality, expiration, etc., the source of the problem can be quickly identified to prevent substandard drugs from entering the market.

Protecting consumer rights: Consumers can scan traceability codes to check the authenticity and source of drugs when purchasing them, avoiding the purchase of counterfeit and inferior drugs.

Promote industry self-discipline and regulation: In order to maintain their reputation and interests, enterprises will pay more attention to the quality management of drugs; At the same time, regulatory authorities can monitor the flow of drugs in real time through a traceability code system, cracking down on fraudulent insurance practices such as false drug purchases, duplicate sales, cross selling, and buying and selling.

4、 Application examples

In hospitals, the application of drug traceability codes is mainly reflected in the processes of drug storage, outbound, and distribution. By scanning drug traceability codes, hospitals can achieve rapid identification and precise management of drugs, improve work efficiency, and reduce human errors. At the same time, hospitals can also link drug traceability code information with the medical insurance settlement system to ensure that medical insurance funds are only used for payment of compliant drugs.

5、 Development Trends

With the continuous advancement of technology and increasingly strict regulatory requirements, the application of drug traceability codes will become more and more widespread. In the future, drug traceability codes are expected to be integrated with medical insurance codes, product codes, and other information, further improving the efficiency and accuracy of drug management. At the same time, the introduction of intelligent platforms and other technologies will provide more possibilities and convenience for the application of drug traceability codes.

In summary, hospital traceability labels (drug traceability codes) play an important role in ensuring drug quality and safety, safeguarding consumer rights, promoting industry self-discipline and regulation, and are an indispensable part of drug management.