The MEDKit: A Mobile-Based Pharmaceutical Delivery and Verification System
  • Author(s): Daniel Makolo; Abubakar Shaibu Razak; Yakubu Abbas; Enejoh Audu Thompson; Lawal Lukman Adinoyi
  • Paper ID: 1717993
  • Page: 3412-3419
  • Published Date: 25-05-2026
  • Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
  • Publisher: IRE Journals
  • e-ISSN: 2456-8880
  • Volume/Issue: Volume 9 Issue 11 May-2026
Abstract

The rapid growth of digital technologies has significantly transformed healthcare service delivery across the world. However, access to safe and authentic pharmaceutical products remains a major challenge in many developing countries due to counterfeit drugs, inefficient distribution channels, and lack of real-time verification mechanisms. This study presents The MEDKit, a mobile-based pharmaceutical delivery and verification system designed to improve the accessibility, authenticity, and traceability of medications. The proposed system integrates mobile application technology, secure databases, and pharmaceutical verification mechanisms to enable users to order medications, verify drug authenticity, and track delivery in real time. The research adopted a system design and development methodology involving requirement analysis, system architecture design, implementation, and experimental evaluation. The system was implemented using modern mobile development frameworks and cloud-based database technologies to ensure scalability and reliability. Key features of the MEDKit system include secure drug verification using unique identifiers, pharmacist validation, geolocation-based delivery tracking, and user authentication. Experimental evaluation of the system demonstrated improvements in drug accessibility, reduction in counterfeit drug risk, and enhanced trust between consumers and pharmaceutical providers. The results show that integrating mobile technologies with pharmaceutical verification mechanisms can significantly improve healthcare delivery and supply chain transparency. The study contributes to digital healthcare. innovation by proposing a scalable framework for mobile-based pharmaceutical services in developing regions. The MEDKit system has the potential to support healthcare institutions, pharmacies, and regulatory agencies in improving drug distribution efficiency and patient safety.

Keywords

Mobile Health, Pharmaceutical Delivery, Drug Verification, Healthcare Information Systems, Mobile Applications.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Daniel Makolo, Abubakar Shaibu Razak, Yakubu Abbas, Enejoh Audu Thompson, Lawal Lukman Adinoyi "The MEDKit: A Mobile-Based Pharmaceutical Delivery and Verification System" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 11 2026 Page 3412-3419 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717993

IEEE:
Daniel Makolo, Abubakar Shaibu Razak, Yakubu Abbas, Enejoh Audu Thompson, Lawal Lukman Adinoyi "The MEDKit: A Mobile-Based Pharmaceutical Delivery and Verification System" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(11) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717993