India just expanded QR code traceability from 300 top drug brands to entire therapeutic categories. Here's what this shift means for pharma manufacturing.
Vaccines, oncology drugs, narcotics and psychotropics now fall under stricter tracking. QR codes will carry batch, expiry, licence and manufacturer details.
Mandatory rollout begins 1 July 2027 for vaccines and controlled drugs, and 1 July 2028 for antimicrobials, giving manufacturers time to prepare
Traceability alone isn't enough. A drug can be fully traceable yet still face quality issues, pushing manufacturers toward proactive quality systems.
Faster recalls, greater accountability and stronger global trust are now within reach. See the full breakdown of India's pharma traceability shift.