Combatting Substandard and Falsified Medicines: Public Awareness and Identification of Counterfeit Medications

El‐Dahiyat, Faris; Fahelelbom, Khairi M. S.; Jairoun, Ammar Abdulrahman; Al‐Hemyari, Sabaa Saleh

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2021.754279

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“…In terms of the ability to identify CFMs, the most identified physical attribute was the pattern on the packaging and placement of the printed details (mean = 3.378) (Table 5). This finding did not coincide with the studies conducted by El-Dahiyat et al [12], wherein the most identified label of information was found to be the manufacturing and expiration date. On the other hand, Phenylephrine HCl + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Paracetamol was the most identified counterfeit over-the-counter (OTC) medicine (mean = 3.191) (Table 6), while Sildenafil citrate (mean = 3.195) was established as the most identified counterfeit prescription medicine (Table 7).…”

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Extent of Filipinos’ Awareness in Identifying Counterfeit Medicines: A Quantitative Cross-Sectional Study

Isuga¹,

Cruz²,

Urriza³

et al. 2022

GSC Adv. Res. Rev.

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Counterfeit drugs have been purposefully and falsely mislabeled in terms of their identity and/or source of both branded and generic products. The use of these drugs can lead to reduced safety and efficacy that may result in adverse events. This study aimed to assess the extent of Filipinos’ awareness in identifying counterfeit medicines, and its association with the sociodemographic characteristics of the respondents. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted on 267 Filipino consumers residing in the Philippines with the use of convenience sampling, where a pre-validated online questionnaire was utilized to gather data about the respondents’ sociodemographic characteristics, sources of information, knowledge of counterfeit medicines, and ability to identify counterfeit medicines. The study utilized frequencies, percentages, mean, standard deviation, Chi-square, and t-test for independence. Among the six demographic characteristics, only the respondents’ marital status (p-value = 0.000) had a significant association with the sources of information regarding counterfeit medicines while both age (p-value = 0.010) and marital status (p-value = 0.000) were found to be associated with their knowledge of counterfeit medicines. The results of the Chi-square test showed that a high level of knowledge was significantly associated only with a moderate level of ability to identify counterfeit medicines (p-value=0.000) since 73.03% of the sample had a high level of knowledge while 61.80% had a moderate level of ability to identify counterfeit medicines. Therefore, the need for public education and raising awareness is essential, which necessitates the involvement of healthcare professionals.

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Extent of Filipinos’ Awareness in Identifying Counterfeit Medicines: A Quantitative Cross-Sectional Study

Isuga¹,

Cruz²,

Urriza³

et al. 2022

GSC Adv. Res. Rev.

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“…In addition to that, less than half (43.9%) of the study participants were able to tells, there was no penalty for supplying products without manufacture or entrance license. 27 This is deviated from the study conducted in Iran by Shahverdi et al (2012) majority of study participants (81.9%) were able to tell, there was no Penalty for supplying products without manufacture or entrance license. 20…”

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“…In line with this study, a similar study reported by El-Dahiyat et al (2021) in United Arab Emirates revealed, only less than one -third of the participants were identified as counterfeit medications from the genuine medicine. 27 In Ethiopia, veterinary drug regulatory experts face a significant skills gap in veterinary drug regulatory activity and quality control. A study conducted by Zeru Hailu reveals that experts lack the ability to identify illegal veterinary drugs and have never attempted to distinguish between legal and illegal drugs in the market.…”

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Evaluating the Knowledge, Practice, and Regulatory Situation of Veterinary Experts Regarding Counterfeit Veterinary Medications in the Selected Districts of Central Gondar Zone, Ethiopia

Tefera Mekasha,

Nigussie,

Ashagre

et al. 2024

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Background The intentional and illegal misrepresentation of fake medications involves falsely indicating their source. These fraudulent medications can include products that contain either accurate or incorrect ingredients, lack proper labeling, have insufficient quantities of ingredients, and are packaged with counterfeit packaging. This unlawful activity has led to treatment failures, the development of antibiotic resistance, adverse effects, and even deaths. Hence, the objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, practice, and regulatory status of veterinary drug experts in the central Gondar zone of Ethiopia regarding counterfeit veterinary medications. Methods From January 2023 to July 2023, a self-administered structured questionnaire was utilized to conduct a cross-sectional study in Central Gondar Zone, Ethiopia. The analysis of the data involved the application of descriptive and chi-square tests. Results The study revealed that the majority of professionals possessed a work experience ranging from 5 to 9 years (23; 56.1%). Additionally, a total of 25 individuals (61.0%) who participated in the research had not undergone any kind of training. It was observed that a significant proportion of participants (82.9%) possessed knowledge about counterfeit veterinary drugs. Only about 63% and 36% of respondents had high knowledge and good practice concerning veterinary counterfeit drugs, respectively. Only 29.3% of participants have reported practices. Furthermore, a poor regulatory level of coordination was detected (85.4%). The study revealed a significant (χ2 =7.6165; p = 0.022) disparity between the respondents’ practice levels and training. Respondents’ regulatory levels were also significantly associated (p < 0.05) with their sex (χ2 = 13.34; p = 0.001) and work experience (χ2 = 13.64; p = 0.033). The research findings also revealed a noteworthy correlation between practice and regulatory activity (χ2 = 15.0463; p = 0.005). Conclusion The study outlines the necessity of awareness initiatives, with a focus on the significance of veterinary experts’ knowledge, practice, and regulatory efforts in addressing the issue of counterfeit veterinary medications.

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“…Providing education about these drug labeling standards would be a critical step in combating counterfeit products and limiting their use. 30 In our investigation, about half of the participants were able to tell the difference between a counterfeit and a genuine medicine. Large sections of the study participants were unfamiliar with the approach utilized to detect CFM when it came…”

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“…Providing education about these drug labeling standards would be a critical step in combating counterfeit products and limiting their use. 30…”

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Health Care Providers’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Toward Counterfeit Medicines in Mizan-Tepi University Teaching Hospital, South West Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Siraj

Gebre

Shafi

et al. 2022

INQUIRY

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There is a paucity of evidence-based information regarding healthcare professionals’ awareness and views toward counterfeit medicines in developing countries. Therefore; this is aimed to assess health care providers’ knowledge, attitude, and practice toward counterfeit medicines in Mizan-Tepi University Teaching Hospital, South West Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among health care providers working in Mizan-Tepi University Teaching Hospital from December 2020 to January 2021. A total of 171 health care providers participated in the study. Data were collected through self-administered structured questionnaires developed by reviewing similar surveys with some modifications. The data analyzed using a Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS, version 21). Variables with P value <.05 were considered as statistically significant. Large proportions of the study participants (84.2%) have information on counterfeit drugs and 15.8% of them described counterfeit medicine as product with toxic impurities. 50.3% of them were able to distinguish a counterfeit drug from the genuine drug. 8.2% of the participants demonstrated that counterfeit medicine can be identified by physical observation of labeling, color appearance and packaging. 61.4% of the study respondents revealed that strong legal action can prevent circulation of counterfeit medicine. Professional distribution was significantly associated with the attitude of health care providers toward counterfeit medicines ( P < .05). Accordingly, public health officers and midwifery health care providers were more likely to have poor attitude toward counterfeit medicines (AOR = 6.09, CI (1.798-20.69) and (AOR = 3.98(1.54-10.25)) respectively as compared to nurses. This study demonstrated the importance of awareness creation to all health care providers. Drug regulatory bodies and concerning bodies must play an active role in designing appropriate program and policy to enhance health professionals’ knowledge and attitude toward CFM. There is also a need of empowering the practitioners in identifying counterfeit drugs by simple observations.

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Combatting Substandard and Falsified Medicines: Public Awareness and Identification of Counterfeit Medications

Cited by 8 publications

References 20 publications

Extent of Filipinos’ Awareness in Identifying Counterfeit Medicines: A Quantitative Cross-Sectional Study

Extent of Filipinos’ Awareness in Identifying Counterfeit Medicines: A Quantitative Cross-Sectional Study

Evaluating the Knowledge, Practice, and Regulatory Situation of Veterinary Experts Regarding Counterfeit Veterinary Medications in the Selected Districts of Central Gondar Zone, Ethiopia

Health Care Providers’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Toward Counterfeit Medicines in Mizan-Tepi University Teaching Hospital, South West Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

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