News Summary

• Launch of smartphone camera scanning of GS1 DataMatrix barcodes marks a global breakthrough for patient safety.
• While the functionality is now available through Google Lens, broad access to trusted medical information will depend on adoption by manufacturers.
• GS1 is working with several global companies to implement this capability and encourages all pharmaceutical and medical devices manufacturers to make their product information available online so that patients everywhere can benefit.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.