ISPADIF: A European Game-Changer in Fighting Against Medicine Shortages

ISPADIF is a digital system that uses AI to monitor and predict medicine shortages, ensuring reliable drug supply in Greece.

ADDRESSING MEDICINE SHORTAGES WITH TECHNOLOGY

In a time of growing medicine shortages across Greece, Europe, and beyond, the Electronic System for Monitoring Drug Distribution (ISPADIF) stands out as a pioneering digital solution. Launched by the Hellenic Ministry of Health in January 2024, ISPADIF is more than a platform—it’s a bold step toward building a resilient, transparent, and proactive pharmaceutical supply chain.

REAL-TIME MONITORING AND AI FORECASTING

The system enables real-time monitoring of drug distribution and leverages AI-powered forecasting to predict shortages before they happen. This allows governments, healthcare providers, and pharmacies to take preventive action, avoiding crisis-mode responses and ensuring that critical medicines remain available and accessible.

EMPOWERING HEALTHCARE AND SETTING A EUROPEAN BENCHMARK

ISPADIF empowers both public authorities and citizens, reducing uncertainty and increasing confidence in the healthcare system. As the first system of its kind in Europe, it sets a new benchmark for pharmaceutical supply chain efficiency, AI-driven governance, and patient-centred innovation. 

Project owner
Aris Nikolaos Angelis
Secretary General for Strategic Planning, Ministry of Health of the Hellenic Republic
Project team
Vassilis Koutsiouris
Director of Office, General Secretariat for Strategic Planning, Ministry of Health of the Hellenic Republic
Project team
Kyriaki Diamantogianni
Advisor to the Secretary General for Strategic Planning, Ministry of Health of the Hellenic Republic