Distribution is the main activity in integrated product supply chain management. In the pharmaceutical industry, the process of drug distribution is important because of the handling, storage, and distribution of medicinal products with good standards and quality. The problem that occurs in the pharmaceutical industry is the circulation of counterfeit drugs by related parties, for example, unofficial or unregistered distributors or data collection for unregistered medicines circulated by distributors. Permits misused from drug manufacturing processes until they are distributed or circulated do not comply with the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency standard provisions. These problems must be resolved quickly with technological support to facilitate the distribution process in recording data distribution, providing data security, and traceability of transactions between related parties. This study proposes a good drug distribution model by applying blockchain technology. The Model development uses a qualitative approach and a user center design. The result of this study is a validated drug distribution model with blockchain technology. The model has the characteristics of transparency, security, traceability, decentralization, automation, immutability, and reliability. This model can help the government ensure public health and safety by ensuring that the drugs received are of good quality, thereby increasing the community safety and health and trust in drugs in circulation.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25046/aj060230
Publish Year: 2021
