Healthcare
Software development for pharma manufacturers, distributors and pharmacies
From batch records and QC to stock by batch and expiry, QR codes on packs and reports for management, we build the systems your plant, warehouse and pharmacies run on, and document them so QA can validate them.
What software do pharmaceutical companies need?
A pharmaceutical company typically needs software for production and batch records, quality control and assurance (sampling, certificates of analysis, deviations, CAPA and change control), inventory by batch and expiry, QR-code traceability, distribution and sales, and management reports. Under India's revised Schedule M, computerised systems used for GMP must be validated and protected against data tampering, and companies exporting to the US must meet 21 CFR Part 11 for electronic records and signatures. Infovion Technologies builds and integrates these systems for manufacturers, distributors and pharmacy chains, with validation documents for the client's QA team.
Updated 5 November 2026 by Infovion Technologies, Pune.
Scope
What we deliver
Production and batch records
Electronic batch records, process steps, yields and reconciliation, with audit trails and electronic signatures.
Quality control and assurance
Sampling, test results, certificates of analysis, deviations, CAPA and change control.
Inventory and warehouse
Stock by batch and expiry (FEFO), quarantine and release, and cold-chain temperature logs.
QR codes and traceability
QR codes for Schedule H2 brands and other required categories, with lookups for distributors and patients.
Distribution and field sales
Orders, schemes, stockist and retailer billing, medical representative reporting.
Pharmacy chains
Billing, Schedule H and H1 registers, branch stock, transfers and expiry returns.
Revised Schedule M and computerised systems
The revised Schedule M (Good Manufacturing Practices) requires GMP-related computerised systems to be validated, with controls that prevent data tampering and loss and keep records traceable. Large manufacturers had to comply first; the extension for MSME units ran to 31 December 2025. We build systems with audit trails, access control and the documents your QA team needs to validate them.
Exporting to the US: 21 CFR Part 11
- Secure, time-stamped audit trails for every record change
- Unique user accounts and electronic signatures linked to their records
- Validated systems, with documented requirements and tests
- Records that can be copied and retained for inspection
QR codes on medicines
Since 1 August 2023, the 300 drug brands listed in Schedule H2 must carry a barcode or QR code on the label, and the requirement has since been widened to more categories of medicines. We build the code generation, label data and lookup systems; check CDSCO's current notifications for the categories that apply to you.
Validation support
- User requirements, functional and design specifications
- Traceability from requirements to tests
- Support for installation, operational and performance qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ)
- Documentation aligned with GAMP 5; your QA team approves and signs
Sources: CDSCO: FAQs on QR codes for Schedule H2 drugs · CDSCO · US eCFR: 21 CFR Part 11, electronic records and signatures
Deliverables
- Process study of plant, QC, warehouse or pharmacy
- Requirements and design documents for validation
- Software with audit trails and electronic signatures
- Test scripts and traceability matrix
- Data migration and training
- Annual maintenance with change control
Typical clients
- Pharma manufacturers, including MSME units
- Contract manufacturers
- Distributors and C&F agents
- Pharmacy chains
- Nutraceutical and ayurvedic manufacturers
Technologies
React, Node.js, NestJS, PostgreSQL, React Native, Barcode and QR printing, Hosting in India
Cost and timeline
Cost of pharma software development in India
Indicative budget ranges for the Indian market in 2026, provided for planning. Each project receives its own fixed-price proposal after an initial consultation.
| Project type | Typical budget |
|---|---|
| Single module (QC, inventory or QR) | ₹3 – 10 lakh |
| Multi-module system for a plant or distributor | ₹10 – 30 lakh |
| Validation documents | Quoted with the system |
Timeline. Modules in eight to fourteen weeks, including validation documents; larger systems in phases.
Factors that affect cost
- Modules and sites
- Validation scope and US export requirements
- Integration with ERP, Tally or machines
- Number of users and branches
Process
How the project is delivered
01Week 1
Discovery
An initial consultation, followed by a requirements workshop for larger projects, to understand processes, users and objectives.
02Within 2 business days
Proposal
A written scope, milestone plan and fixed-price proposal, so cost and timeline are agreed before work begins.
031–3 weeks
Design
Wireframes and a clickable prototype reviewed with your team before development starts.
042-week sprints
Development
Fortnightly releases to a staging environment, with a review at the end of each sprint.
051–2 weeks
Testing and launch
Functional and security testing, user acceptance testing, data migration, training and go-live.
06Ongoing
Support
Thirty days of post-launch support, followed by an optional maintenance contract.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does revised Schedule M require validated software?
Yes. Computerised systems used for GMP must be validated and protected against data tampering and loss, with traceability. The final extension for MSME units ran to 31 December 2025.
What is 21 CFR Part 11?
The US FDA rule for electronic records and electronic signatures. It applies to companies whose records support products sold in the US, and requires audit trails, unique logins, linked electronic signatures and validated systems.
Which medicines need QR codes in India?
The 300 brands listed in Schedule H2 since 1 August 2023, and further categories added since. Check CDSCO's current notifications.
Can you integrate with our ERP or Tally?
Yes. We connect QC, inventory and pharmacy systems to SAP, Tally or other ERPs through their APIs or data exports.
Do you provide validated software?
We build software with validation in mind and supply the documents and test evidence; your QA team performs and approves the validation, as GMP requires.
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