In-field Identification of Low-Quality Medicines using Handheld Raman
The global pharmaceutical market's growth has led to an alarming increase in substandard and falsified (SF) medicines, posing significant risks to public health.
These dangerous products compromise patient safety and treatment efficacy, particularly in critical areas, such as antimalarials and antibiotics. Rapid, accurate detection methods are essential to combat this growing threat and ensure medication integrity across various settings, from pharmacies to field inspections.
In this webinar, Drs. Basant Giri (Kathmandu Institute of Applied Sciences) and Toni Barstis (Saint Mary’s College) will share insights about their collaboration in Nepal where there were 346 drug recalls during the period from 2010 through 2020, with approximately 75% of those being substandard or falsified. Giri and Barstis are using novel paper-based devices and a handheld Raman spectrometer for field-expedient testing and more advanced method development. They will demonstrate how these tools can work together to improve the safety and efficacy of pharmaceuticals and the safety of consumer products. Adam Hopkins, Spectroscopy Product Manager from Metrohm USA, will briefly discuss the unique features of the MIRA handheld Raman analyzer that make it ideal for this critical work
Key Learning Objectives:
- Insight into the sacle of the SF medicine problem: Information crucial for audience to understand the scope of the issue and its potential impact on their operations and reputation
- The underlying science behind field-expedient testing methods: Knowledge is relevant for QA teams and forensic chemists who need to implement or improve field-testing protocols
- Discover a practical example of how to apply Raman in a real-world setting: Benefits those involved with global supply chain management and international quality assurance efforts
- Technological advancements in handheld Raman: Helps decision-makers considering investments in new quality control equipment
Who Should Attend:
- VPs and Chiefs of Product Quality
- Quality assurance and management team members and leads
- Supply chain managers
- Forensic chemists and scientists
- Anyone involved in or curious about pharmacovigilance activities
Presenter: Dr. Basant Giri (Senior Scientist, Kathmandu Institute of Applied Sciences)
Presenter: Dr. Toni L.O. Barstis (Professor Emeritus, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN)
Presenter: Dr. Adam J. Hopkins (Spectroscopy Product Manager, Metrohm USA)
Presenter: Ann Thayer (Contributing Editor, C&EN Media Group)
