With drug counterfeiters increasing in number and determination, it’s crucial to be able to spot fraudulent medicines to stay safe. Here Scott McDougall, co-founder and registered manager of The Independent Pharmacy outlines five technological advancements that are taking the fight to fake drugs.
Medicines
Identification features
A medicine’s packaging should include a wide range of identification features, and some are more obvious than others.
Covert features include holograms, intricate guilloches, and colour changing inks. These elements are immediately visible (although some may require close examination to spot) and are useful for quickly identifying counterfeits during the supply chain.