“Counterfeit medicines not only cause economic damage for the sector, but are also a significant threat to public health, since fake medicines are often not properly formulated and may contain dangerous ingredients.” #fakemeds#pharmaceuticalsoecd.org/governance/tra…
Growing numbers of #fakemeds linked to #COVID19 are sold in developing countries & the @WHO has warned of the serious side effects these drugs can cause. Swift action is needed from ALL stakeholders to protect communities against these dangers. @BBCWorldbbc.in/2yMIavy
According to @WHO antimalarials (like chloroquine) and antibiotics (like azithromycin) are the most commonly counterfeited medications globally. #COVID19who.int/medicines/regu…