Comparison of technologies for detecting substandard or falsified drugs.

* Suitability for use in LMIC scores were assigned as: 1 point for not requiring sample preparation, 1 point for not requiring laboratory supplies, 1 point for fast speed, 1 for not requiring electricity, 2 points for requiring minimal training and 1 point for requiring a laboratory technician, 2 points for being portable and 1 point for requiring a basic laboratory. ** Technologies that cost <$10,000 USD = low cost, $10,000–100,000 USD = medium cost and >$100,000 USD = high cost.