Analytical methods to combat the counterfeiting of medicines

16 June 2011, Stevenage, United Kingdom

Introduction

This symposium looks at modern analytical methods to detect counterfeit medicines and the UK government's response to the problem. Sub-standard and counterfeit medicines are a great threat to public health. They may cause death due to the absence of active drug, as found in some vaccines and antibiotics, or because of the presence of a toxic material.