|Videos|January 27, 2022

Expert Discusses How Blockchains Could Impact The Future of Pharmacy

Brian Thornley, the Associate Vice President of Supply Excellence, Innovation and Digital Strategy at Merck, discusses what makes blockchain unique and what it could mean down the road for pharmacies.

He addressed the limitations of blockchain, the regulation and legislation that should be considered, and other potential uses for blockchain in health care.

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