The present invention provides a drug inspection support apparatus and a drug inspection support method capable of realizing efficient visual inspection work performed by a pharmacist upon inspection of drugs. A drug inspection support apparatus (10) inspects drugs that are prepared based on prescription information and are packaged in a prescription bag. A drug database (15) includes drug master images of drugs that can be prepared. Drug determination means (13) compares drug master images from the drug database with a captured image obtained by capturing an image of prepared drugs, and determines drugs present in the captured image and the number of drugs. A list creation means (18) creates a list displaying drug master images of drugs, which are prepared according to a prescription, and drug area images, which are determined to be respective drugs in a captured image, so that the positions thereof are aligned with one another.
