System and method for authenticating tablets
US8420400B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/2508
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for authenticating and verifying a pharmaceutical item to be genuine is described. The method for authenticating a tablet comprises applying a particular nucleic acid material associated with a particular sequence of nucleic acid bases to a tablet or capsule. The method also comprises collecting a sample of the tablet and verifying the tablet is genuine by detecting the particular nucleic acid material.
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