Dubai Health Authority implements GS1 standards to empower automated pharmacies
Before the adoption of GS1 standards, DHA did not have a barcoding system in place and was therefore quite prone to medication errors.
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All pharmaceutical companies, agents, and suppliers now supply pharmaceuticals to DHA with a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) and the 2D DataMatrix.
By leveraging GS1 standards and adopting a fully integrated system for its pharmaceutical transactions, DHA has made crucial advancements in providing quality services in the provision of medicine.
