In-field Identification of Low-Quality Medicines using Handheld Raman

DATE

October 3, 2024

TIME

8:00 a.m. PDT, 11:00 a.m. EDT, 16:00 BST, 17:00 CEST - Duration: 60 Minutes

Overview

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

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Speakers

Dr. Basant Giri
Senior Scientist
Kathmandu Institute of Applied Sciences

Dr. Toni L.O. Barstis
Professor Emeritus
Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN

Dr. Adam J. Hopkins
Spectroscopy Product Manager
Metrohm USA

Ann Thayer
Contributing Editor
C&EN Media Group

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