Summary:

«It is extremely difficult to tell how many people lose their lives due to counterfeit drugs every year globally. Estimates vary between hundreds of thousands to over a million. No matter which figure is correct, falsified medication and substandard drugs are causing significant losses in human lives.»

«The share of counterfeit drugs is around 10% globally. It is as high as 30% in some countries, while it stays below 1% in others. I am sure you can guess that the one-digit numbers belong to the richest countries, while the big figures are typical in Sub-Saharan Africa. But before you lean back assured, let me remind you: fake drugs are getting a thing in the Western world too! More on it a little later.»

Article written by Medical Futurist

22|03|2022

Source:

Medical Futurist

https://medicalfuturist.com/fighting-fake-drugs-with-miniscule-printed-watermarks-a-genius-idea/