e-Pedigree with RFID prevents drug imitations and piracy by combining verification of drug authenticity with monitoring of the drug's path through the supply chain.
To confirm the drug's authenticity, an online request can be sent to the manufacturer to verify the e-pedigree identification number. If the manufacturer confirms that the code has been assigned, Pedigree classifies the medication as genuine.
RFID is superior to barcodes because even though two-dimensional barcodes provide the possibility of storing large enough numbers, barcodes can be easily forged.
