Azerbaijan's tracking and tracing system operates as a sophisticated web-based platform that provides continuous oversight of pharmaceutical products from production or import through final consumer delivery. The system utilizes GS1 2D Datamatrix standards for electronic coding and monitoring, ensuring that every medicine can be tracked in real-time throughout its journey. This comprehensive monitoring capability enables immediate detection of irregularities and provides unprecedented visibility into the pharmaceutical supply chain, making it virtually impossible for counterfeit or unauthorized products to enter the market undetected.

The regulatory framework follows a carefully planned phased approach that began January 1, 2024, initially targeting psychotropic and potent drugs before expanding to encompass all pharmaceutical products. This strategic implementation allows for systematic integration across all supply chain participants, including pharmaceutical wholesalers, local manufacturers, importers, medical institutions, and pharmacies. The phased approach ensures that each category of medicines receives appropriate attention and that all stakeholders have adequate time to adapt their systems and processes to meet compliance requirements.

The Department of Tracking and Tracing of Medicines maintains centralized control over the entire system, managing user accounts, access permissions, and data integrity across all participating entities. This centralized approach ensures consistent application of regulations and enables comprehensive oversight of all pharmaceutical activities within the country. The department continuously monitors system effectiveness, implements corrective measures when necessary, and provides ongoing training to all supply chain participants to maintain optimal system performance.

Azerbaijan's tracking system is backed by strong legal foundations established in Article 1.0.35 of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On Medicines" and reinforced by recent amendments and presidential decrees. The regulatory framework includes mandatory participation requirements for all supply chain entities and establishes clear accountability measures for compliance. Non-compliance with tracking and tracing requirements can result in significant penalties, and the system's comprehensive monitoring capabilities make it difficult for entities to operate outside the regulated framework.