MediExchange: A Smart Web Portal to Buy and Sell Unused Medicines

In today's world, medication waste poses significant environmental, economic, and social challenges. “MediExchange: Buy & Sell Unused Medicine” is an innovative web-based platform designed to mitigate these issues by enabling individuals and pharmacies to buy and sell unused, unexpired medications. This system allows users to upload photos, descriptions, and expiration dates of their surplus medicines, facilitating secure and efficient transactions. MediExchange aims to reduce medication waste, lower healthcare costs, and improve access to essential medicines for those in need. This paper explores the development and implementation of the MediExchange platform, focusing on its technical architecture, security features, and user experience. It also examines the potential impacts on public health and the pharmaceutical industry, as well as the regulatory and ethical considerations involved in such a marketplace.