ITRUST

Over one million deaths every year are cause by false medications. Counterfeit prescriptions are a major public health issue, especially in countries that are developing or just emerging. One in ten of the world’s prescription drugs are counterfeit. Emerging countries are currently the most affected – in Africa 70% of drugs are fake. This is the area of the world that currently has HIV/Aids in epidemic proportion and Aids medications might not be safe. And here is the one that is scary, on the internet 50% of drugs or prescription medications are counterfeit.

Icarus Astrotrust is an international leader in satellite authentication as well as traceability solutions to fighting counterfeits, illegal trade and parallel markets. We develop ITRUST to enhance drug authentication by the the consumer. User need to download the ITRUST app and they scan instantly check the legitimacy of the medication box they buy through a Qrcode scan.