4. Conclusion

In order to better organize the fight against drug falsification and ensure patient safety, an analytical methodology has been proposed for the expertise of suspect samples. All the techniques presented in this article underline the technical and scientific investment required to identify a falsified drug or authenticate a pharmaceutical speciality.

The analysis of a falsified drug is largely based, in the first instance, on the identification and quantification of the chemical substance it contains. However, this approach must not be restrictive. The search for other elements whose presence could prove dangerous for the patient, such as residual solvents, organic and inorganic impurities, is also important. Similarly, particular attention should be paid to the quality of packaging; the use of inferior quality plastic, which does not allow products to be stored...