Celebrating 20 years of GS1 Healthcare: One scan at a time
Two decades ago, GS1 brought barcode technology into the world of healthcare—revolutionising how medical products are identified, tracked, and managed across the global supply chain. This pivotal moment united the healthcare community around a shared mission: to make healthcare safer and more efficient for everyone, everywhere.
Since then, every scan powered by GS1 standards has done more than move a product—it’s helped protect a patient. From manufacturing to the point of care, that simple “beep” has become a symbol of trust, enabling smarter decisions, stronger traceability, and safer outcomes.
Join us in celebrating 20 years of progress, partnership, and the power of one barcode.
20 Years of GS1 Healthcare: Building Safer, Smarter Care
News article: How barcodes have made patients safer for 20 years
Spotlight on Healthcare Leaders
Peter O’Halloran
(Australia Digital Health Agency, CDO)
How GS1 standards have transformed Australia’s healthcare system to benefits patents
François Bouchard
(GS1 Canada, Co President)
The role of the GS1 standards in the healthcare sector in Canada
Tracy McClelland
(Dedalus UKI, CCIO)
Ensuring patient safety with accurate patient records and data management
Rajinder Suri
(DCVMN, CEO)
GS1 standards help DCVMN ensure vaccine traceability, supply chain efficiency, and global regulatory compliance
Javier Mercado
(Instituto Modelo de Cardiología, Cordoba, Argentina, Vice MD & COO)
The role of the GS1 standards in an Argentinian hospital in enhancing patient safety and operational efficiency
Anna Lin
(GS1 Hong Kong, China, CEO)
The role of the GS1 standards in the healthcare sector in Hong-Kong
Mark Neuenschwander
(Thriv, Founding Director)
Discover how barcode pioneer Mark Neuenschwander helped transform medication safety through GS1 standards and bedside scanning.
Zinhle Tyikwe
(GS1 South-Africa, CEO)
Zinhle Tyikwe shares South Africa’s GS1 journey toward safer, smarter, and more connected healthcare systems.
Matthew Sample
(Cencora, SVP)
Matt Sample reveals how GS1 standards power U.S. drug supply chain security and global efficiency under DSCSA.
Professor, Sir Terence Stephenson
(NHS Providers, Chair & GS1 UK President)
Prof. Terence Stephenson shares how GS1 barcodes became vital tools for patient safety and digital transformation in the NHS.
Emer Cooke
(European Medicines Agency, Executive Director)
EMA Executive Director highlights how global standards and collaboration boost healthcare interoperability, safety, and regulatory efficiency.
Andrew Raynes
(Royal Papworth Hospital (NHS), CIO)
Andrew Raynes shows how GS1 standards improve NHS care through traceability, efficiency, and digital transformation in hospital.
Greg Smith
(Medtronic, EVP Global Supply Chain)
Greg Smith explains how GS1 standards drive Medtronic’s future-ready supply chain, from trust and efficiency to AI-powered car.
Dr. Nnenna Osuji
(CEO, North Middlesex University Hospital)
Dr. Nnenna Osuji reflects on the transformative role GS1 standards have played in addressing long-standing challenges across multiple NHS organisations.