Role of Blockchain in Secure Digital Drug Prescriptions

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63345/ijrmp.v11.i12.2

Keerthi Verma

Andhra Pradesh, India

Abstract

The rapid evolution of digital healthcare has raised significant concerns regarding the security, privacy, and integrity of drug prescription data. Traditional prescription systems are often vulnerable to unauthorized access, fraud, and data tampering. Blockchain technology, with its decentralized architecture, immutable ledger, and robust cryptographic security, offers a promising solution to address these challenges. This manuscript explores the role of blockchain in enhancing the security and efficiency of digital drug prescriptions. It provides an overview of blockchain fundamentals, examines current vulnerabilities in digital prescription systems, and reviews existing literature up to 2021 to identify best practices and key challenges. The study further employs a statistical analysis comparing traditional versus blockchain-enabled systems and outlines a detailed methodology for implementing a blockchain solution in the digital prescription workflow. Results indicate that blockchain can significantly reduce prescription fraud and enhance data integrity while ensuring patient privacy. Despite challenges in scalability and interoperability with legacy systems, the benefits of blockchain integration in healthcare justify further exploration and pilot implementations. The findings of this research contribute to a deeper understanding of how blockchain can revolutionize digital drug prescriptions, ensuring secure, transparent, and reliable healthcare delivery.

Keywords

Blockchain, digital prescriptions, secure healthcare, drug prescription security, decentralized ledger

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