[Role of analytical chemistry in the development of new drugs].

In this paper, the role of analytical chemistry in drug research, its development and some basic research related to developing new drugs are concisely discussed, including the establishment of quality control standards, finger prints of natural medicine products, resolution of chiral compounds and drug metabolism studies. The incorrect point of view of some people on pharmaceutical analysis is mentioned and the indispensability of this discipline in drug research and development is also emphasized.