The importance of medicines to man is very obvious which may cause dangerous health
threats when used incorrectly or mishandled. This study, therefore, investigated the various …

The threat of counterfeiting medicines is probably growing, particularly in poorer countries
with weak regulatory mechanisms and poorly monitored distribution networks. Various …

Counterfeiting medicines is a global phenomenon affecting developed and less developed
countries. The World Health Organization, in its report, describes counterfeit medicines as …

Drugs are meant to treat, prevent, relieve symptoms of diseases or cure diseases when
manufactured using correct active ingredients and in their right proportion and when used as …

Background: Counterfeit medicine is not only illegal, but it is also an insidious threat and
poses serious public health and safety concern. Health professionals can play an important …

Counterfeit and adulterated medicines have become a global threat. No documented
benchmark and framework that can be used to evaluate knowledge and practice among …

Various interventions, including innovative technologies, have been used to solve problems.
Over the years, the Nigerian government has introduced a good healthcare delivery system …

Background: Counterfeit drugs are a global problem and suffered almost all developing and
developed countries worldwide. In India, it is a major problem which results life threatening …

Background: Counterfeit drugs have been reported as the primary cause of increased
morbidity and drug resistance in developing countries. However, consumers' awareness of …

Background: Lack of knowledge and awareness of the society is one of the major
contributing factors to the prevalence of counterfeit medicines in a country. There is limited …