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The drug swindlers.

M Silverman1, M Lydecker, P R Lee

  • 1Institute for Health Policy Studies, School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco 94143.

International Journal of Health Services : Planning, Administration, Evaluation
|January 1, 1990
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Counterfeit drugs, often diluted or containing inert substances, pose a severe health risk in developing nations. Inadequate regulations and enforcement allow these dangerous fake medicines to proliferate.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Public Health
  • Regulatory Affairs

Background:

  • Growing concern among clinical pharmacologists and drug experts regarding fraudulent pharmaceutical products in developing nations like Indonesia, India, and Brazil.
  • Identification of counterfeit drugs that are designed to imitate genuine products in appearance, packaging, and labeling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the issue of counterfeit drug marketing in developing countries.
  • To discuss the potential dangers and causes associated with the proliferation of fake medicines.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of expert concerns and market observations.
  • Review of factors contributing to the prevalence of counterfeit drugs.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Health Care and Public HealthProfessional Patient Relationship

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  • Counterfeit drugs range from under-dosed genuine medications to entirely inert substances like flour or starch.
  • These fraudulent products are primarily attributed to local manufacturers, not multinational corporations.
  • The problem is exacerbated by weak or unenforced laws, lenient penalties, and corruption.

Conclusions:

  • Counterfeit medicines present a significant threat, ranging from ineffectiveness to fatality.
  • Addressing this issue requires strengthening regulatory frameworks, enforcing laws, and improving oversight mechanisms.