PocketPharma: Your Pocket-Friendly Pharmacy Assistant

Project Details

• Project Name: PocketPharma
• Built By: Team AlphaTauri (Shubham and Eklavya)
• Hackathon: Live The Code 3.0

Overview

PocketPharma is an innovative web application developed for the Live The Code 3.0 hackathon. It aims to revolutionize how people access affordable medication by leveraging AI to identify medicines from photos and suggest cost-effective generic alternatives.

Mission

Our mission is to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for everyone by providing an easy-to-use tool that helps users find generic alternatives to brand-name medications.

Features

• Image-based Medicine Identification: Upload a photo of your medicine for instant recognition.
• AI-powered Analysis: Utilizes cutting-edge AI models to analyze and identify medications.
• Generic Alternative Suggestions: Provides a list of generic alternatives to brand-name medicines.
• Price Comparison: Offers side-by-side price comparisons between brand-name and generic options.
• User-friendly Interface: Intuitive design for easy navigation and use.

How It Works

1. Upload: Users upload a photo of their medicine through the web interface.
2. Analyze: Our AI models process the image to identify the medication.
3. Search: The system searches for generic alternatives to the identified medicine.
4. Compare: Users are presented with a list of generic options, including price comparisons.
5. Choose: Armed with this information, users can make informed decisions about their medication purchases.

Technical Stack

Frontend

• Next.js (React framework)
• TypeScript
• Tailwind CSS for styling

Backend

• Hono (lightweight web framework for edge computing)
• Groq SDK for AI text generation
• Google's Generative AI (Gemini model)
• LLaVA (Large Language and Vision Assistant) model

Future Enhancements

• Integration with official pharmaceutical databases
• Mobile app development
• Personalized medicine reminders and tracking

Team AlphaTauri

• Shubham: GitHub Profile
• Eklavya: To Be Added

Hackathon: Live The Code 3.0

PocketPharma was developed as part of Live The Code 3.0, a hackathon focused on innovative solutions in healthcare technology. Our team aimed to address the critical issue of medication affordability and accessibility through this project.

Conclusion

PocketPharma demonstrates the potential of AI in healthcare, offering a user-friendly solution to the challenge of finding affordable medications. By participating in Live The Code 3.0, Team AlphaTauri has taken a significant step towards making healthcare more accessible to all.