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. 2021 Sep 30;18(9):e1003747.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1003747. eCollection 2021 Sep.

Evaluation of portable devices for medicine quality screening: Lessons learnt, recommendations for implementation, and future priorities

Céline Caillet  1   2   3 , Serena Vickers  1   2   3 , Vayouly Vidhamaly  1   2   3 , Kem Boutsamay  1   2   3 , Phonepasith Boupha  1   2   3 , Stephen Zambrzycki  4 , Nantasit Luangasanatip  5 , Yoel Lubell  2   5 , Facundo M Fernández  4 , Paul N Newton  1   2   3
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Evaluation of portable devices for medicine quality screening: Lessons learnt, recommendations for implementation, and future priorities

Céline Caillet et al. PLoS Med. .

Abstract

Céline Caillet and co-authors discuss a Collection on use of portable devices for the evaluation of medicine quality and legitimacy.

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The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Fig 1. Major proposed considerations for the selection and implementation of medicine quality screening device.
Each circle represents a key consideration when purchasing a screening device, grouped by themes (represented by heptagons). When the shapes overlap, the considerations are connected. For example, standard operating procedures are needed for the implementation of devices and should include measures for user safety. The circle diameters are illustrative.
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