Abstract: A system and method for verifying, validating and otherwise managing distribution of products and medicines reduces the instances of counterfeit medicines. A pharmaceutical company typically provides medicines/products to users either directly or through representatives for the pharmaceutical company. The products have associated identifying or authentication codes that are used to authenticate the validity of the medicine/product. The system encrypts and decrypts code data employing appropriate client- and server-based applications to securely manage and print the authenticating code data. A covert identification technique, such as a special ink or material can provide an additional level of security in authenticating the medicine to ensure it is not counterfeit. The special ink or material can be tested locally by the user or sent to a remote location for testing to ensure accuracy of the medicine/product.