In this special after-show episode, we continue the conversation on protecting patients from counterfeit medicines with Blair Korman, Senior Director of Digital Identification & Traceability at Johnson & Johnson. Building on Episode 7, we explore the real-world challenges of implementing serialisation in countries without traceability laws, the role GS1 standards play in making it possible, and the impact this initiative is already having on the ground. [Disclaimer: this episode was p...

In this episode, we learn more on a global health risk hiding in plain sight: counterfeit medicines. These fake or stolen drugs endanger millions of lives, especially in regions where traceability isn’t yet legally required. Listen to this episode of SCAN/STORIES to learn how Johnson & Johnson is stepping up with a bold approach using serialisation and GS1 standards to track and verify every product, even beyond regulatory requirements. Discover how global standards like GTINs and GS1 Dat...

In this episode, we travel to Nigeria, the country with the highest malaria burden in the world, to explore a bold new approach to fighting this deadly disease. Malaria kills thousands every year, but a game-changing pilot is proving how something as simple as a barcode can help turn the tide. Insecticide-treated bed nets are a vital prevention tool but ensuring they reach the right households has long been a challenge. Listen to this episode of SCAN/STORIES to discover how the USAID Global H...

In this special after-show episode, we continue the conversation on reducing anaesthetic gas emissions with Dr. Steve Wileman, Head of Research at SageTech Medical. Building on Episode 5, we dive deeper into the inspiration behind the SID-Can, the challenges faced during development, and the impact this innovation is having on sustainability in healthcare. [Disclaimer: this episode was produced using AI]

In this episode of SCAN/STORIES, we welcome Volker Ditscher, Director of Global Sales Track & Trace at WIPOTEC, for a conversation to learn more on the role of traceability and GS1 standards in healthcare. Volker shares how WIPOTEC integrates GS1 standards to enhance patient safety, streamline supply chains, and drive innovation in global healthcare. From strengthening collaborations with GS1 Healthcare to envisioning the future of traceability, Volker highlights the value of the GS1 Heal...

In this episode, we will dive into the transformative vision of ‘One Product, One Barcode’, a simple yet groundbreaking initiative reshaping healthcare. We’ll discover how a single barcode can revolutionise patient safety, streamline supply chains, and enhance global traceability in healthcare. We’ll learn about the challenges, industry readiness, and the steps needed to turn this vision into reality. From reducing errors to enabling faster recalls, this is the future of healthcare innovation...

In this ‘Behind the Scan’ specials (2/2), we will learn how GS1 standards connect manufacturers, distributors, and healthcare providers worldwide. We'll discover how GS1 standards streamline operations, reduce waste, and enhance sustainability, acting as the glue that holds global healthcare systems together for a safer and smarter future. [Disclaimer: this episode was produced using AI].