How am I able to Protect Myself from Counterfeit Drugs
Singh N1, Dhyani A2, Nainwal P3, Lall S4, Vijay Kumar5
1Singh N, Department of Pharmacy, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun (Uttarakhand), India.
2Dhyani A, Department of Pharmacy, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun (Uttarakhand), India.
3Nainwal P, Department of Pharmacy, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun (Uttarakhand), India.
4Lall S, Department of Pharmacy, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun (Uttarakhand), India.
5Vijay Kumar, Department of Physics, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun (Uttarakhand), India.
Manuscript received on 27 April 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 09 May 2019 | Manuscript Published on 18 May 2019 | PP: 4-5 | Volume-8 Issue-6S4 November 2019 | Retrieval Number: F10051186S419/19©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijeat.F1005.1186S419
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Abstract: The market of pharmaceuticals is increasing day by day due to continuous increase in population as well asnumber of diseases. Medicines available freely in the market without prescription are creating serious problems for the health of people. Substandard medicines have raised a major problem globally due to lack of prompt regulatory intervention both in developed and developing countries. These medicines have an easier access to the distribution system. Regular consumption of counterfeit drugs can lead to adverse effect to patients and even death. Public awareness is necessaryto avoid the use of spurious drugs. The present study provides brief overview of counterfeit medicine and their effect on public health.
Keywords: Counterfeit, Spurious, Trade, Health, Awareness.
Scope of the Article: Bio-Science and Bio-Technology