{"product_id":"blockchain-enabled-solutions-for-the-pharmaceutical-industry-hardback-9781394287932","title":"Blockchain-Enabled Solutions for the Pharmaceutical Industry (Hardback) 9781394287932","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBlockchain-Enabled Solutions for the Pharmaceutical Industry\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRitika Wason (Edited by), R Wason (Author), Parul Arora (Edited by), Parma Nand (Edited by), Vishal Jain (Edited by), Vinay Kukreja (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394287932, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 31 December 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e592 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 17.8 x 3.5 cm, 1.361 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 25 chapters in this volume serve as a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing blockchain-enabled solutions in the pharmaceutical industry.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a holistic transformation, where innovation is key to addressing complex challenges and enabling user-centric, customized services. This book explores the potential applications of blockchain technology in revolutionizing pharmaceutical processes. By integrating blockchain fundamentals, the pharmaceutical industry can enhance transparency, security, and efficiency in areas such as supply chain management, patient safety, and more. Blockchain can also improve regulatory compliance, streamline clinical trials, and protect data integrity. Furthermore, it enables secure transactions, reduces the prevalence of counterfeit drugs, and strengthens patient privacy and data management. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the subjects readers will find the volume covers include: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow blockchain technology can revolutionize the healthcare sector by enabling a secure, decentralized, and tamper-proof system for handling patient data, and facilitating seamless information sharing across various healthcare providers • how blockchain transforms the pharmaceutical industry by enhancing drug traceability, ensuring product authenticity, and reducing counterfeit drugs • a comprehensive blockchain-based framework to improve the pharmaceutical supply chain from manufacturers to end consumers • how the Pharma-RBT solution utilizes blockchain technology to protect personally identifiable information (PII) during drug trials • the use of blockchain-based smart contracts to automate and streamline payment processes reducing transaction times and minimizing human errors • surveys how blockchain can ensure the validity of pharmaceutical products by providing an immutable and transparent ledger that tracks each phase of a drug’s lifecycle, from production to the end consumer • how blockchain can enhance the security of smart medicine vending machines • how blockchain can improve the kidney transplantation process by enhancing the security, traceability, and efficiency of donor-recipient matching, organ transportation, and post-operative care • how blockchain can contribute to the development of the metaverse by enabling decentralized ownership of virtual assets • how blockchain can improve clinical trials by enhancing transparency, efficiency, and ethical conduct in drug development • how blockchain technology can revolutionize the drug recall process • how integrating hybrid technologies with blockchain can enhance smart healthcare systems • how the metaverse can transform healthcare by offering immersive virtual environments for medical training, patient education, and remote consultations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will appeal to researchers, scientists, and professionals in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries, as well as computer scientists and experts in blockchain technology, cybersecurity, and logistics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Exploring Blockchain Solutions in Healthcare Data Management and Patient Data Privacy 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eHamed Taherdoost\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Healthcare Data Challenges 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Fundamentals of Blockchain 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Blockchain in Healthcare 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Ensuring Data Integrity 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Access Control and Permissioned Blockchains 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Privacy-Enhancing Features 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.8 Interoperability and Data Sharing 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.9 Future Trends 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.10 Summary 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Revolutionizing Pharmaceuticals: Harnessing Blockchain for Industry Solutions 19\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNavjot Singh Talwandi, Shanu Khare and Payal Thakur\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction to Blockchain in Pharmaceuticals 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Foundations of the Pharmaceutical Industry 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Blockchain Basics for Pharma 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Key Features of Blockchain in Pharmaceutical 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Application of Blockchain in Drug Development 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Supply Chain Management with Blockchain 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Smart Contracts in Pharmaceuticals 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Data Sharing and Interoperability 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9 Challenges and Concerns in Implementing Blockchain 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.10 Case Studies: Successful Implementations of Blockchain in Pharmaceutical 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.11 Security and Privacy Considerations 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.12 Regulatory Compliance in Blockchain for Pharmaceuticals 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.13 Blockchain and Patient Empowerment 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.14 Future Trends and Innovations 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.15 Conclusion: The Future Landscape of Blockchain in Pharmaceuticals 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Blockchain Framework for Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management 41\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMohammed Majeed, Charles Asare, Beulah Hilda Walden, Nana Arko Cole, Kwame Ntim Sekyere and Bernard Ofosu Boateng\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Contribution of the Chapter 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Literature 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Types of BC 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Pharmaceutical Industry 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 BC Framework for Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Theoretical Foundation of the Study and the Research Framework 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Technology-Organization-Environment Framework 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 Technology 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.10 Organization 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.11 Environment 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.12 Implications 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.13 Conclusion 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Healthcare Records Maintenance in Smart Cities for Healthcare 4.0: A Approach with Block Chain 59\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRohit Rastogi, Rayush Jain, Prabhinav Mishra and Mohd Shahjahan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Literature Review 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Methodology 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Result and Discussion 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Novelties 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Conclusions 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Readings 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnnexure 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Evaluation of Blockchain and IoT Technology’s Impact on the Pharmaceutical Sector 81\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSampurna Panda, Rakesh Kumar and Ranjeet Singh Tomar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Overview of IoT 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Blockchain Overview 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Analyzing the Impact of Blockchain and the Internet of Things on the Pharmaceutical Sector 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 A Pharmaceutical Supply Chain for COVID-19 Empowered by Blockchain and the IoT 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Conclusion 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Pharma-RBT: Blockchain-Enabled Solution for PII-Protected Drug Trails in the Pharmaceutical Industry 97\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSai Shibu N. B., Rohit Mathew Samuel, Neeraj Chowdary Vipparla and Nidhin Mahesh A.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Related Work 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Introduction to Blockchain Technology 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Proposed Architecture for Blockchain + Pharma 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Implementation of Pharma-RBT 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Performance Evaluations 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Conclusion 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Transforming the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain with Blockchain 123\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eK. Vidhya Lakshmi and S. Thanga Ramya\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 The Current State of the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Blockchain’s Role in Enhancing Traceability 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Combating Counterfeiting with Blockchain 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Streamlining Compliance through Smart Contracts 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Enhancing Data Security and Privacy 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Improving Supply Chain Efficiency and Collaboration 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Overcoming Challenges and Adoption Barriers 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8 Case Studies: Successful Implementations of Blockchain in Pharmaceuticals 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.9 The Future of Blockchain in Pharmaceuticals 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.10 Conclusion 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Automating and Streamlining Drug Payments Through Smart Contracts 153\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarpreet Kaur Channi and Pulkit Kumar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Overview of Drug Payments in Healthcare 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Smart Contracts: A Primer 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 The Role of Smart Contracts in Drug Payments 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Implementing Smart Contracts in Healthcare Systems 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Case Studies: Successful Implementation of Smart Contracts in Drug Payments 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Challenges and Solutions 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 Future Trends and Developments 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9 Conclusion 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Tracking Drug Authenticity and Expiry with Blockchain: A Comprehensive Overview 175\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSajjan Singh and Shalom Akhai\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Blockchain Technology Overview 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Real-Time Drug Tracking 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Ensuring Drug Authenticity 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Expiry Date Management 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Integration with the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Practical Examples 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8 Challenges and Considerations 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.9 Future Trends 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.10 Conclusion 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.11 Recommendations 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Blockchain-Enabled Security for Smart Medicine Vending Machines Handling Expired Medications 189\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eS. Muthu Lakshmi, M. Malathi and K. Mythili\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Literature Survey 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Overview of the Proposed System 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Experimental Results 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Conclusion 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Future Enhancement 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Enabling Transparent Supply to Build a Next-Generation Supply Chain 207\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarpreet Kaur Channi, Ramandeep Sandhu and Pulkit Kumar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Technological Foundations 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Implementation Strategies 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Future Trends and Considerations 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Regulatory Compliance and Standards in the Pharmaceutical Industry 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Conclusion 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 A Comprehensive Study in the Kidney Transplantation Process with the Role of Blockchain Technology 233\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eChandana Gouri Tekkali, Karthika Natarajan and Asadi Srinivasulu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Literature Review 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Importance of Blockchain Technology in Health Care 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Data Analytics and AI in KTP 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 What are the Possible Failures Occurring in KTP? 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 How can Blockchain be Enabled in Kidney Transplantation? 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Result 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.8 Conclusion and Future Work 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Secure Patient Data Management Through Blockchain 251\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRadha Goel, Rosaline Mishra, Arti Gupta, Rehana Parveen, Rashmi Singh, Dinesh Puri and Mohd Yasir\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Blockchain Technology in Healthcare 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Blockchain Operations 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Essential Blockchain Characteristics 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Healthcare Blockchain Companies 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Management of Healthcare Using Blockchain 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7 Blockchain Technology Components 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.8 Types of Blockchain Technology 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.9 Application of Blockchain in the Healthcare Industry 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.10 Challenges 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.11 Discussion and Future Aspects 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.12 Conclusion 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Creative Strategies to Protect Patients’ Health Records and Confidentiality Using Blockchain Technology 275\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eV. Karthikeyan, G. Kirubakaran, K. Gopalakrishnan and S. Sridhar Raj\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction to Health Records and Confidentiality 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Understanding Blockchain Technology 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Advantages of BC for Health Record Security 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Key Concepts in Applying Blockchain to Healthcare Data 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Blockchain-Based Identity and Access Management (IAM) 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Secure Health Data Sharing Through Blockchain 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7 Patient Consent and Control in Blockchain-Enabled Systems 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.8 Regulatory and Ethical Considerations 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.9 Case Studies and Best Practices 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.10 Future Directions and Challenges in Blockchain-Based Health Record Protection 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.11 Conclusion and Recommendations for the Healthcare Industry 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Blockchain: A New Frontier in Secure Patient Data Management 319\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSagarika Kabra, Sonal Sharma and Monika Sachdeva\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Introduction 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Present Scenario of Blockchain Technology 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Role of WHO in Healthcare Management Through Blockchain 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Blockchain in Healthcare and Its Need 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Compatible Characteristics of Blockchain for Healthcare System 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.6 Blockchain in Healthcare Areas: Conditions and Status 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.7 Securing Storage of Medical Data by Blockchain 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.8 Certain Kinds of Challenges are Faced While Using Blockchain 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.9 An Advanced Solution and Future Directions in Blockchain: Heterogeneous Medicare Data in Cloud Environment 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.10 Combination of Blockchain with IOMT in Data Management 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.11 Patient Flowchart in Using Blockchain Technology 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.12 Future Perspectives 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.13 Implications and Conclusions 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 A Block Chain-Enabled Novel Intelligent System Analysis for Medical Image Processing of Kidney Stone Prediction Using Deep Learning Techniques and Augmented Reality 335\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSenthil G. A., R. Prabha, K. Latha and S. Sridevi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Introduction 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Literature Review 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Methodology 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Experiments 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 Results and Discussion 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6 Conclusion 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.7 Future Work 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Decentralization and Virtual Reality: The Role of Blockchain Technology in Shaping the Metaverse and Social Media Interactions 355\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eArchan Mitra, Sayani Das and Shruti Shaw\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiterature Review 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch Gap 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem Statement 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethodology 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch Design 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFindings 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussions 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpretation of Findings 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplications for Stakeholders 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary of Findings 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLimitations 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScope for Further Research 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplications 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Blockchain’s Impact in Clinical Trials: A Revolution for Transparency, Efficiency, and Ethical Conduct in Drug Development 393\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eS. Mahaboob Hussain, Balakrishna Akula and Manuel J. Cabral S. Reis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.1 Introduction 394\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.2 Challenges in Clinical Drug Trials 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3 Blockchain Technology Overview 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.4 Transformative Applications of Blockchain in Clinical Trials 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.5 Regulatory Compliance and Ethical Considerations 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.6 Conclusion 408\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Drug Recall Management for Pharmaceutical Industry from Blockchain Perspective 413\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eS. Mahirah, B. Geetha, N. Harikrishnan and S. Preethi Priyadarshini\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.1 Introduction 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.2 Pharmaceutical Industry Operations 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.3 Drug Recall 417\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.4 Challenges in Healthcare 421\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.5 Blockchain in the Pharma Industry 423\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.6 Conclusion 426\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Blockchain-Based Drug Recall Management 429\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eManoj Kumar Mahto, Durgesh Srivastava and Jabar H. Yousif\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1 Introduction 429\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.2 Blockchain Technology Overview 432\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.3 Enhancing Transparency 434\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.4 Automating Recall Procedures 436\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.5 Challenges and Opportunities 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.6 Regulatory Considerations 440\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.7 Future Prospects 442\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.8 Conclusion 444\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 445\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Counterfeit Drug Prevention Through Blockchain 447\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDhara Patel, Grishma Patel, Vivek Patel and Jayvadan K. Patel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.1 Introduction 448\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.2 Defining Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals 448\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.3 Counterfeiting—Not Merely a “Developing” Issue 449\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.4 Statistics on Counterfeit Drug Incidents and Impact on Public Health 451\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.5 Drug Supply Chain in the Pharmaceutical Sector 453\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.6 Key Challenges with the Existing Supply Chain System 454\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.7 Existing Approaches to Prevent Counterfeiting 455\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.8 Need of Blockchain-Based Approaches 455\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.9 Application of Blockchain in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain to Prevent Drug Counterfeiting 462\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.10 Principal Obstacles to Blockchain Technology Implementation in the Healthcare Sector 463\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.11 Conclusion 464\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 465\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 Ensemble Learning and Blockchain‐Driven Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Optimization: Enhancing Accessibility and Transparency—A Review 469\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJagdish Pimple, Praveen Sen, Neeranjan Chitare, Manoj Chaudhari, Sweta Raut, Ashish Dandekar, Deepali Baghel and Shraddha Raut\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.1 Introduction 470\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.2 Problem Statement 472\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.3 Related Work 473\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.4 Proposed Approach 475\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.5 Proposed System Block Diagram 476\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.6 Process Flow of the Proposed Approach 476\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.7 Objectives of the Proposed Approach 476\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.8 Background Study 478\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.9 Expected Outcome 488\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.10 Conclusion 489\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 489\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e23 PharmaSecure: A Blockchain Approach to Supply Management 493\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePulkit Kumar and Harpreet Kaur Channi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.1 Introduction 493\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.2 Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Challenges 496\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.3 Blockchain Technology Overview 499\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.4 Blockchain Framework for Pharmaceutical Supply Chain 501\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.5 Implementation Challenges 503\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.6 Case Studies 505\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.7 Future Trends and Developments 507\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.8 Recommendations and Best Practices 509\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.9 Conclusion 510\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 511\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e24 Hybrid Technologies in Blockchain‐Based Smart Healthcare System 515\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePooja Mohan and Vibhor Mohan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.1 Introduction 515\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.2 Blockchain Technology for Healthcare 516\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.3 Hybrid Technology as Blockchain Enablers for Healthcare Revival Services 518\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.4 Security and Privacy Solutions in Blockchain-Based Healthcare 522\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.5 Conclusion 523\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 524\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e25 Metaverse: Revolutionizing Healthcare in a Virtual Realm 529\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKashish Gupta and Sandeep Mathur\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.1 Introduction to Metaverse 530\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.2 Origins and Evolution of the Metaverse 530\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.3 The Current State of the Metaverse 530\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.4 The Metaverse and Society 531\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.5 Revolution in Social Networking 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