Pharmacode

What is a Pharmacode?

Pharmacode, also known as Pharmaceutical Binary Code, is a special one-dimensional (1D) barcode. Pharmacode looks mostly the same as a regular 1D barcode, but it encodes the data in binary rather than decimal and without any start or stop pattern. This barcode is also known as Laetuscode. Pharmacode is read from right to left.

A Pharmacode supports numeric digits from 0 to 9. The minimum size of the barcode contains 2 bars which represent integer 3 and the maximum contains 16 bars which represent integer 131070.

Pharmacode has no check digit. It has the capability to insert colored bars into the barcode. The colored bars don't contain any information but are used to detect whether the Pharmacode is read by scanners.

Dynamsoft Pharmacode Scanner

Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK supports decoding Pharmacode One-Track and Pharmacode Two-Track. Pharmacode Two-Track uses short and tall bars to encode the data.

Where is a Pharmacode used?

Pharmacode is typically used in the healthcare industry for pharmaceutical products verification.

Industry

• Medical
• Healthcare

How could Dynamsoft help you with Pharmacode?

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Effortlessly scan challenging Pharmacode with the Dynamsoft Barcode Reader.

Small Size	Curved or Uneven Surfaces	Longer Code Length	Short Bar Height
Pharmacodes are frequently printed in very compact formats, and even slight imperfections can result in failed scans due to the fine detail.	Many pharmaceutical products, like bottles or tubes, feature pharmacodes printed on curved surfaces. This can distort the barcode, making it difficult for scanners to decode the data accurately.	Unlike traditional 1D barcodes, pharmacodes are often longer. This increased length makes them more vulnerable to distortion during printing, handling, or packaging.	Pharmacodes typically have shorter bars, which increases the risk of damage or wear during transportation or handling.