Accessing Online Information for Healthcare Products

This guide explains how existing GS1 barcodes, such as GS1 DataMatrix, EAN/UPC, and GS1-128, can be utilized to access online information related to healthcare products. It outlines recommendations for solution providers to develop applications that translate data from these barcodes into online connections, facilitating various use cases without increasing the number of barcodes on product packaging. The document emphasizes the importance of leveraging mobile device applications and GS1 Conformant Resolvers to connect users to multiple sources of information about healthcare products. It also discusses the potential challenges of using GS1 barcodes for online access and the necessity for regulations to allow flexibility in barcode usage. Furthermore, it details two primary options for accessing online information, highlighting the role of mobile apps in creating web links from barcode data. The guide concludes with frequently asked questions addressing the GS1 Digital Link Syntax standard and the advantages of using GS1 DataMatrix for healthcare product identification.