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SCAN/STORIES

GS1 Healthcare

13 episodes

3 months ago

We’re taking a short summer break and will be back in September with more stories about how GS1 standards are building safer, smarter, and more connected healthcare systems worldwide. Since January, we’ve covered real-world impact, from barcoded bed nets in Nigeria and sustainable anaesthetic gas recovery in the UK, to medical device tracking in China, serialisation to fight counterfeit medicines, and clinical trial transformation with Myonex. Thank you for tuning in from 68 countries and 210...

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Episodes (13/13)

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EP#10 --- Real impact, real stories: A look back before our summer break!

4 months ago

2 minutes

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EP#9 --- After-Show conversation with with Nicolas Le Rudulier from Myonex

In this special after-show episode, we continue the conversation on transforming clinical trial supply chains with Nicolas Le Rudulier from Myonex. Building on Episode 9, we dive deeper into how GS1 standards were implemented at Creapharm (now Myonex), the hurdles faced during the transition, and how global barcodes are reshaping traceability in clinical research. Nicolas shares insights from the original GS1 case study that inspired this episode—and offers a behind-the-scenes look at ...

4 months ago

9 minutes

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EP#9 --- That one barcode that changed clinical trial supply chains: the story of Creapharm (now Myonex)

In this episode of SCAN/STORIES, we learn more on how one barcode is helping fix a critical problem in clinical trials: a lack of consistency in how products are tracked and managed. For years, each company used its own codes and systems, making it hard to collaborate and trace medicines across the supply chain. But that’s changing. We follow the story of Creapharm (now Myonex) and how they adopted GS1 standards, using the GS1 DataMatrix barcode to track investigational drugs from production ...

4 months ago

6 minutes

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EP#8 --- From barcode to bedside: How a Chinese hospital tracks high-value medical devices using GS1 standards

In this episode of SCAN/STORIES, discover how a leading hospital in China is transforming patient care with smarter traceability. At The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, managing high-value medical devices used to be a manual, error-prone process, with delayed deliveries, paperwork overload, and risks to patient safety. Today, it's a different story. By adopting Unique Device Identification (UDI) and GS1 global standards, the hospital has given every critical device a digi...

5 months ago

5 minutes

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EP#7 --- After-Show conversation with Blair Korman from Johnson & Johnson

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 e...

6 months ago

10 minutes

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EP#7 --- How Johnson & Johnson uses GS1 global standards to tackle counterfeit medicines

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...

6 months ago

5 minutes

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EP#6 --- Fighting malaria in Nigeria: How GS1 standards deliver hope

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...

6 months ago

5 minutes

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EP#5 --- From waste to wonder: reducing anaesthetic gas emissions with SageTech Medical

In this episode, we uncover a groundbreaking innovation that’s tackling a hidden environmental challenge in healthcare: waste anaesthetic gases. Every year, millions of surgical procedures release these harmful gases into the atmosphere, contributing significantly to carbon emissions. But what if we could stop this waste in its tracks? Listen to this episode to learn how SageTech Medical is leading the way with a pioneering solution that captures and recycles anaesthetic gases, creating a cir...

7 months ago

5 minutes

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EP#5 --- After-Show conversation with Dr. Steve Wileman from SageTech Medical

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].

7 months ago

10 minutes

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EP#4 --- Voices of GS1 Healthcare Global Members: WIPOTEC

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...

8 months ago

7 minutes

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EP#3 --- One Product, One Barcode: a game-changing initiative shaping the future of healthcare

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...

9 months ago

5 minutes

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EP#1 --- The GS1 DataMatrix: a small barcode with a big job

In this ‘Behind the Scan’ specials (1/2), our host Mia, reveals the hidden secrets of the GS1 DataMatrix, a small barcode making a big difference in healthcare. From its role in ensuring patient safety to its journey through the global supply chain, learn how this tiny square packed with information protects patients, prevents counterfeit medicines, and enhances transparency. Discover the story behind the scan and why GS1 standards are transforming the way healthcare works worldwide. [Disclai...

10 months ago

5 minutes

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EP#2 --- Building bridges and connecting global healthcare systems

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].

10 months ago

5 minutes