#StopFakeMeds #ThinkSmart<\/p>\n
What is a fake medicine?<\/p>\n
It is a medicine that passes itself off as real and which in reality is not: it is done intentionally, to deceive us.<\/p>\n
Its identity and\/or origin are deliberately and fraudulently falsified.<\/p>\n
They often have a different dosage from the original medicine \u2013 too much or too little active ingredient. They may have a fake packaging box.<\/p>\n
All medicines are affected: registered brand medications and generics.<\/p>\n
Example: false labeling of over-dosed excipients which are used in syrups for children, and responsible for hundreds of deaths. The WHO has already published 8 alerts (the latest dates from April 15, 2024).<\/p>\n
Why does this concern us all?<\/p>\n
1\/Because fake medicines are responsible for 400,000 deaths per year.
2\/ Because they represent 1 in 10 medicines in circulation.<\/p>\n
Where are they found?<\/p>\n
Everywhere ! in all countries, and online. In pharmacies, in hospitals, in dispensaries, or on the street. At home too, after purchases from an illegal online pharmacy.<\/p>\n
What shapes? – All: liquid or solid (soluble, tablets, injectable, ointments).<\/p>\n
What types of fake medicines are found? All<\/p>\n
What price ?<\/p>\n
At a discounted price compared to the normal selling price, at the same price as the original medicine and sometimes more expensive than the authentic medicine.<\/p>\n
Talking about it saves lives…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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