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 to the clinical trial site. With global identifiers like the GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) and Protocol ID, they improved safety, reduced delays, and made the supply chain work better for everyone, from pharma companies to clinical research teams.This episode shows how one small barcode can bring clarity, safety, and speed to one of healthcare’s most complex systems.