1Research Scholar, School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala, India, 682022. Email: dhanyamohanp@cusat.ac.in; ORCID: 0000-0002-4376-7223
2Associate Professor, School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala, India, 682022. Email: mrakeshkrishnan@cusat.ac.in; ORCID: 0000-0003-0992-857X
Received: 16th Dec, 2025; Revised: 8th Feb 2026; Accepted: 12th Feb, 2026; Available Online: 28th Feb, 2026
The digital transformation in healthcare, and pharmaceutical supply chain innovation has generated a rapidly expanding interdisciplinary research are. Present study conducts a bibliometric analysis of the scientific literature using Biblioshiny in R studio software and the outputs to examine publication trends, citation dynamics, geographic distribution, conceptual structure, and thematic evolution. The results show a sustained growth in scientific production and citation impact, indicating a transition from emergent exploration to conceptual consolidation. Keyword and thematic mapping demonstrate interconnected research clusters linking digital health technologies, healthcare accessibility, and supply chain resilience, alongside emerging themes associated with predictive analytics, platform-based healthcare, and phygital service integration. The discussion highlights theoretical, methodological, and policy implications, emphasising the need for integrative frameworks, longitudinal empirical validation, and globally coordinated research. Overall, the study positions digital-pharmaceutical ecosystems as a foundational paradigm for next-generation healthcare delivery and resilient medicine distribution.
Keywords: Bibliometric analysis; Digital health; Phygital healthcare; Pharmaceutical supply chain; Healthcare digital transformation; Supply chain resilience.
How to cite this article: Mohan DP, Krishnan R, Digital Transformation in Pharmaceutical Supply Chains: A Bibliometric Analysis of Emerging Research Trends. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026; 16(2): 424-434; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.2.47
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