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Smart contract diffusion in the pharmaceutical blockchain: the battle of counterfeit drugs

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  • Kordestani, Arash
  • Oghazi, Pejvak
  • Mostaghel, Rana

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Counterfeit drugs have long been a major concern. In search of a solution, this study conducted a systematic literature review. Using an automated content analysis of pharmaceutical blockchains, this study identifies the (1) unique characteristics of smart contracts on blockchain platforms in the pharmaceutical supply chain, (2) role of smart contracts to combat counterfeit drugs, and (3) avenues for future studies. Theoretical and managerial implications are discussed at the end of this paper.

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  • Kordestani, Arash & Oghazi, Pejvak & Mostaghel, Rana, 2023. "Smart contract diffusion in the pharmaceutical blockchain: the battle of counterfeit drugs," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 158(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jbrese:v:158:y:2023:i:c:s0148296323000048
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2023.113646
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