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Canadian Pharmacy to Track Cannabis via Blockchain in New Pilot Program

The blockchain tracking system will be used to identify and track medical cannabis, with data included such as the strain’s source and genetics.

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Canadian pharmacy chain Shoppers Drug Mart has partnered with blockchain company TruTrace Technologies Inc. to launch a pilot program for cannabis supply chain tracking via blockchain, according to a report by Bloomberg on June 17.

According to the report, this blockchain tracking system will be used to identify and track medical cannabis, with data included such as the strain’s source and genetics. This data will purportedly allow doctors to issue more effective prescriptions, as well as provide robust information for medical marijuana clinical trials.

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