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We demonstrate the use of spatially offset Raman spectroscopy (SORS) in the identification of counterfeit pharmaceutical tablets and capsules through different types of packaging. The technique offers a substantially higher sensitivity than that available from conventional backscattering Raman spectroscopy. The approach is particularly beneficial in situations where the conventional Raman backscattering method is hampered or fails because of excessive surface Raman or fluorescence signals emanating from the packaging, capsule shell, or tablet coating contaminating the much weaker subsurface Raman signals of the active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients held in the product. It is demonstrated that such interfering signals can be effectively suppressed by SORS.

Original publication

DOI

10.1021/ac062223z

Type

Journal

Analytical chemistry

Publication Date

02/2007

Volume

79

Pages

1696 - 1701

Addresses

Central Laser Facility, CCLRC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QX, UK.

Keywords

Pharmaceutical Preparations, Capsules, Tablets, Spectrum Analysis, Raman, Sensitivity and Specificity