Bad Medicine
Source: Student BMJ
“The seriousness of the current situation in fake drugs trafficking cannot be over-emphasised; the problem is at least 2500 years old and still growing. It is a substantial cause of death in many parts of the world and a contributor to the emergence of new drug resistant strains of tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV. The West is the latest region affected by the fake drug trade epidemic, with counterfeit statins, drugs that enhance sexual function, and many others flooding the European and American markets. Maybe this will stimulate the developed world to invest time and money in countering the problem. The international community and authorities must learn from the successful action taken by certain countries and organisations to tackle the issues surrounding the fake drug trade.”