20 years ago, GS1 Healthcare began its mission to revolutionise patient safety and supply chain efficiency with global standards. From the simplicity of a barcode to the complexity of global supply chains, GS1 Healthcare has led the way in creating safer and smarter care for everyone.

Together, we’ve achieved remarkable milestones:

✔️ Safer medicines: Every scan ensures the right product reaches the right patient

✔️ Stronger systems: GS1 standards power more transparent and efficient supply chains

✔️ Impact: From hospitals to homes, our ambition has always been to make a difference in patients’ livesJoin us as we celebrate two decades of trust, innovation, and collaboration. Dive into how GS1 standards in healthcare settings have shaped the past, are empowering the present, and will lead us into a future where every scan matters.

Since 2005, GS1 Healthcare has partnered with industry leaders to ensure safer patient care and more reliable global supply chains.  Together, we’ve created a foundation of trust.

Let’s continue building the future of healthcare—one scan at a time.