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Pharmacode (Laetus)

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Pharmacode is a very simple binary barcode printed on medicine cartons and leaflets. Packaging machines read it to confirm that the correct printed parts are combined, so it is not meant to be scanned by consumers.

Also called Laetus Pharmacode, PHARMA-CODE One-Track, Pharmaceutical Binary Code.

Specifications

Standard	Proprietary (Laetus GmbH)
Character set	Single integer 3-131070
Capacity	2-16 bars encoding one number
Check digit	None (no check digit, no start/stop)
Dimension	1D linear
Origin	Laetus GmbH (Germany)

Where it is used

Pharmaceutical packaging control (matching cartons, leaflets, labels on packaging lines)

People use it for pharmaceutical packaging control (matching cartons, leaflets, labels on packaging lines).

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Example

1234

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Questions

What is Pharmacode used for?

Pharmaceutical packaging control (matching cartons, leaflets, labels on packaging lines). Pharmacode is a very simple binary barcode printed on medicine cartons and leaflets. The camera app does not scan this. The Zebra app does not scan this.

Why can't I read Pharmacode with a normal scanner?

The camera app does not scan this. The Zebra app does not scan this.

Does Pharmacode contain the product number?

Pharmacode is a very simple binary barcode printed on medicine cartons and leaflets. The cited standard is Proprietary (Laetus GmbH). The camera app does not scan this. The Zebra app does not scan this.