Pharmacode Scanner SDK
The Scanbot Pharmacode Barcode Reader SDK delivers exceptional performance even under challenging conditions – such as code damage or when scanning small codes commonly found on specimen tubes in the pharmaceutical industry. With a scanning speed of under 0.04 seconds, your users get instant reads for seamless workflows.
Key benefits include:
- Offline scanning: The Scanbot SDK works 100% on-device, ensuring both uninterrupted performance and data security.
- Enterprise-grade support: Get dedicated chat support via Slack, Teams or email for any issue. Includes free assistance during the integration phase.
- Flat pricing model: Cost stays the same no matter how much your user base or scanning volume grows.
What is a Pharmacode?
Pharmacode is a one-dimensional (1D) barcode symbology specifically designed for the pharmaceutical and packaging industries. Developed in the late 1970s, this barcode system is renowned for its binary encoding method, which earned it the alternative name “Pharmaceutical Binary Code” or simply “Pharma Code”.
Pharmacode is a numeric barcode system with a unique data representation method. Unlike some barcode formats, Pharmacode is read from right to left, and encodes information in a binary format, where each bar represents either a “0” or a “1.”
There are two types of Pharmacodes:
| Type | One-Track Pharmacode | Two-Track Pharmacode |
| Encoding capacity | 3 to 131,070 numeric digits | 4 to 64,570,080 numeric digits |
| Number of bars | 2 to 16 | Up to 32 (16 per track) |
| Use case | Standard packaging verification | Complex packaging verification |
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Applications of Pharmacodes
Medicine and pharmaceuticals
Pharmacodes codes enable medication verification and tracking throughout their supply chain. Moreover, they are used as a packing control system to identify pharmaceutical products in the healthcare industry.
Advantages of Pharmacode barcodes
- High density: Pharmacode codes are characterized by their narrow width and high density, which enables printing on small pharmaceutical labels and packaging.
- Error detection: Their binary encoding allows robust error detection by using redundancy, symbology-specific rules, and parity checks.
- Scalability: Pharmacodes can encode integers from 3 to 131070, making them scalable for various applications such as batch tracking.
- Versatility: They support omnidirectional scanning.
Why choose the Scanbot SDK for Pharmacode scanning?
The Scanbot Barcode Scanner SDK is specifically designed to handle the challenges of decoding Pharmacode barcodes in real-world scenarios.
What sets us apart:
- Exceptional performance: Reliably decodes even damaged, low-contrast or distorted barcodes.
- High-speed scanning: Read Pharmacodes in as little as 0.04 seconds.
- Cross-platform compatibility: Easily integrate with Android, iOS, cross-platform, web, Windows, and Linux platforms.
- Customizable UI: Customize the ready-to-use components to match your app or website design.
- Privacy-first: Operates offline for complete data security.
Whether your use case involves Pharmacodes, QR codes or any other barcode, the Scanbot SDK delivers the accuracy, speed, and reliability you need to succeed.
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Can different colors be used for pharmacode bars?
Yes, alternative colors may be used in specific cases where they improve visibility or scanning accuracy. However, any color variation must maintain sufficient contrast for reliable scanning and decoding.
Pharmacode features multiple colors that serve as a quality control system, confirming that all required information on the packaging (which pharmaceutical companies must include to shield themselves from legal liability) is correctly printed.
How does Pharmacode handle printing errors?
Pharmacode codes handle printing errors through its binary encoding system based on bar widths that tolerate minor variations. Its bidirectional readability allows scanning in either direction, reducing orientation issues. The simple structure remains readable despite imperfect printing. Scanning systems typically include error detection algorithms, while manufacturers implement strict quality control during production.