Health Ministry Mandates QR Codes for Critical Schedule H2 Drugs

The Union Health Ministry has amended the Drugs Rules to expand the Schedule H2 list, mandating QR codes for vaccines, antimicrobials, anti-cancer medications, and psychotropic drugs. This strategic technological integration facilitates comprehensive supply chain traceability from manufacturers to consumers. By enabling digital product verification, the government aims to combat the proliferation of counterfeit medicines, ensure patient safety, and effectively monitor the crucial distribution of life-saving pharmaceutical formulations.