Check My Med: Participatory science for drug safety

The quality of medicines is a crucial public health issue, and each and every one of us can play an active role in the fight against counterfeit and illegal products. This is the central idea behind the "Check My Med" initiative, a participatory science project that invites the general public to make a concrete contribution to pharmaceutical safety.

What is participatory science?

Participatory science involves citizens in scientific research. By contributing to data collection, participants enable researchers to speed up their work and obtain a broader, more precise view of a phenomenon. This type of collaboration between experts and the general public is essential for tackling complex challenges, such as the fight against counterfeit medicines.

What is "Check My Med"?

"Check My Med" is an initiative set up by the PharmAnalyse laboratory, offering citizens the chance to send in medicines to check their composition and quality. The aim is twofold: to protect consumers by identifying any counterfeit or altered products, and to collect valuable data to better understand the scale of pharmaceutical counterfeiting.

Why take part?

As a consumer, it's sometimes difficult to spot the signs of a fraudulent drug. By taking part in "Check My Med", you can not only ensure the quality of the treatments you consume, but also contribute to a public health cause by helping to map the areas and circuits most at risk.

• A simple, secure process: send us a sample of your medication and receive a full report on its composition.
• A civic gesture: Your participation helps contribute to a global database on drug quality.
• Individual and collective protection: By identifying suspect products, you contribute to active health vigilance.

A global challenge

The traffic in counterfeit and illegal medicines is a global problem affecting every continent. By joining "Check My Med", everyone can play a sentinel role in detecting and reporting dangerous products. The wider the network of participants, the more effective the surveillance.

How to get involved

Nothing could be simpler! Go to the page dedicated to the operation: Check My Med - PharmAnalyse. You'll find all the information you need to request an analysis and join this collective scientific adventure.

Making a difference together

The fight against counterfeit medicines is not just a matter for healthcare professionals or regulatory authorities. By taking part in "Check My Med", every citizen becomes a key player in the fight against counterfeit drugs. Together, let's raise awareness, protect and act to ensure safe, reliable access to treatment.

Ready for the challenge? Have your medicines analyzed and take part in this great human and scientific adventure!