How To Identify Fake Medicines

You put your belief in their authenticity every morning when you welcome the day and take your prescribed medication. Contrary to popular belief , however, fake drugs are more widespread than one might imagine. Studies show approximately 10-40% of medicines sold in low- and middle-income countries are counterfeit. In the United States, less than 1% of medicines sold in retail pharmacies are counterfeit.1 By comparison, there is a smaller chance that your medicine will be counterfeit, but it is still possible. Knowing what counterfeit medications are, how to spot them, and how to choose a trustworthy pharmacy can help you make the best decisions for your health. How To Check and Identify Fake Medicines It might be challenging to distinguish between a genuine medicine and a counterfeit one when comparing them side by side. Amy Callanan, a Global Intelligence Lead at Pfizer Global Security, asserts that there is only one way to know for sure in reality. "It really takes laboratory t