Amphetamine and Related Drugs

Why are adulterants and diluants
added to a sample?
There are a number of reasons for these additions.
Adulterants, for example, caffeine and other
pharmacologically active drugs, are added to either
hide the lack of the desired drug, dilute it (and hence
increase profit pro for the drug dealer), or add another
type of effect to the drug mixture. Diluents are
bulking agents and may include starch, talc, etc., and
are added to make the drug ‘go go further’. further . Some
additives may be added to the powders, either to
improve the flow ow properties of the tablets prior to the
tableting process, or to impart a particular color.
color
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