Headspace-gas chromatographic fingerprints to discriminate and classify counterfeit medicines.

Last updated on 22-8-2019 by Anonymous (not verified)

Peer reviewed scientific article

SCIENSANO

Abstract:

Counterfeit medicines are a global threat to public health. These pharmaceuticals are not subjected to quality control and therefore their safety, quality and efficacy cannot be guaranteed. Today, the safety evaluation of counterfeit medicines is mainly based on the identification and quantification of the active substances present. However, the analysis of potential toxic secondary components, like residual solvents, becomes more important. Assessment of residual solvent content and chemometric analysis of fingerprints might be useful in the discrimination between genuine and counterfeit p…

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