Need feedback: Web Application that verifies any drug

jemoh

I'm thinking about an idea for a web application & I wanted your advice. Here's what it does: Users can search, find & verify details of any genuine drug by scanning the barcode, qrcode or verification number through the app. It then gives you instant feedback. What do you think ? Is it feasible ? Would you buy a product like this ?

Ryan O'Bleness

Hello, @jemoh. 

Good idea! Would there be any additional legal hoops or FDA regulations to abide by with a product like this? 

I think it would definitely be useful. But when you say "instant feedback," what kind of information is displayed? Product reviews would be helpful for sure. Drug facts such as active indigents, uses and directions are already supplied on the box, so what other information would your app offer?   

Ryan O'Bleness

Very interesting. 

Now, let me ask you, how would you monetize this? Would this be a mobile app that costs money, or a free app with in-app purchases and/or advertising opportunities? Or would this be a whole software program that costs money to purchase? 

jemoh

Most drugs have a scratch identification number used to verification. Using this app, you would insert that number & it would tell you if that drug is traceable back to the supplier ( genuine ) or not ( fake )

jemoh

I would start it out as a free app to see how far it goes

nadynn

sounds interestng!

bylddmvp

It's definitely feasible - there are open APIs that let you pull drug information based on their codes and turning your phone camera into a barcode scanner is fairly easy. Personally, I don't think I'd pay for a service like that but I'd probably pay to advertise on it. We've worked on a similar project in the past. You can reach out to me at [email protected] if you have any specific questions.

Disclaimer: I am the founder & CEO of Byldd, a venture studio that specializes in helping entrepreneurs launch software products, go to market and find product-market fit.