PMDA Japan drug serialization QR Code
Japanese prescription-drug serialization identifier. You can scan and verify one, but you won't find it in our generator.
What is a PMDA Japan drug serialization QR code?
A Japanese prescription-drug serialization code identifies a specific package of medicine, supporting the traceability requirements Japan's pharmaceutical regulator has been rolling out.
Who issues it
The drug manufacturer assigns the identifier under oversight from Japan's Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA).
The standard behind it
Japan's serialization rules follow the same general GS1-based approach used in the US and EU, a manufacturer, product, lot, and expiry all tied to one code.
Why you can't generate this here
The identifier is minted and assigned by an issuing authority or registry (a tax authority, health ministry, or goods-serialization registry). It can be checked, not manufactured by a third-party tool.
You can still scan and verify one with our free QR checker.
Frequently asked
Can I make a PMDA Japan drug serialization QR code with a generator?
No. A generated identifier wouldn't correspond to any manufacturer's actual registered product or lot.
Can I check whether one I received is genuine?
Verification runs through the pharmaceutical supply chain's own systems. check.qr.abundera.ai will show you the raw identifier.