MeDASH: An Effective Way to Check the Availability of Pharmaceutical Drugs in Proximity Using QR-codes

Authors

  • Benjamin Kommey Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
  • Griffith Selorm Klogo Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
  • Linda Ama Paha Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
  • Ofosu Samuel Yeboah Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
  • Asamoah Davies Ofori Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12928/spekta.v5i2.8994

Keywords:

pharmacy, drugs, QR codes, prescription, patients

Abstract

Background: The rapid advancement of technology is reshaping industries, including healthcare. Doctors and pharmacists require efficient tools to manage inventory and meet patient needs effectively..

Contribution: This project introduces a mobile application that leverages QR code technology to provide real-time information on the availability of prescribed drugs in nearby pharmacies.

Method: The app has two interfaces. The doctor’s interface records prescription details (drug name, dosage, frequency) and generates a QR code for the patient. The patient’s interface scans the QR code to find nearby pharmacies with the prescribed drugs via a central database.

Results: The application generates QR codes within 0.19 seconds and displays them in 0.22 seconds on average. It integrates Google Maps to identify the patient’s location and nearby pharmacies, offering precise directions to the selected pharmacy.

Conclusion: This solution enhances healthcare delivery by improving access to prescription drugs, offering convenience for both healthcare providers and patients, and addressing drug availability challenges.

Author Biographies

Griffith Selorm Klogo, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Linda Ama Paha, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Ofosu Samuel Yeboah, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Asamoah Davies Ofori , Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering

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2024-12-29

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Kommey, B., Klogo, G. S. ., Paha, L. A. ., Yeboah, O. S. ., & Ofori , A. D. . (2024). MeDASH: An Effective Way to Check the Availability of Pharmaceutical Drugs in Proximity Using QR-codes. SPEKTA (Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat : Teknologi Dan Aplikasi), 5(2), 144–167. https://doi.org/10.12928/spekta.v5i2.8994

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