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Fake Versions of Weight Loss and Diabetes Medicines Surge: Be Vigilant and Take Action!

The introduction and popularity of new, highly-effective weight loss drugs, which has the same active ingredient (semaglutide) as a diabetes medicine, and available by prescription, have created a situation where market demand greatly exceeds product availability. Counterfeiters and other unscrupulous players are exploiting this gap to push falsified and substandard medicines to unsuspecting consumers and patients, through unlicensed online sources, the black market, and unauthorized sales. An ever-growing number of victims have already reported dangerous Read more…

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Save the date for Fight the Fakes Week 2023

Join the Fight the Fakes Week between 4 – 10 December 2023, to raise awareness about the dangers of substandard and falsified medicines. This year, our focus is on Africa, where approximately 1 in 10 medical products are substandard or falsified, leading to nearly 500,000 deaths annually in sub-Saharan Africa alone. That’s why we call on Africa to Speak Up and Stand Up! More info here

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In Memoriam: Remembering Kawaldip Sehmi, A Champion for Patients Worldwide

 In the realm of patient advocacy and global healthcare, there shone a beacon of hope and dedication—Kawaldip Sehmi, the esteemed CEO of IAPO. His unwavering commitment to patient safety and relentless pursuit of excellence left an indelible mark on the fight against substandard and falsified medicines. As a cancer survivor, his advocacy was fuelled by personal experiences, making him a compassionate patient advocate. He was one of the founding members of the Fight the Fakes Read more…

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Tackling the Challenge of Counterfeit and Substandard Medicines in Nigeria

A recent report published by BMJ highlights the persisting issue of counterfeit and substandard medicines in Nigeria, despite the country’s regulatory efforts to address the problem. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) claims that a majority of medicines sold in Nigeria today are legitimate, compared to 20 years ago when an estimate of two thirds of medicines sold such as antimalarials and antibiotics, were substandard and falsified. However, while progress has Read more…

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WHA76 – Statements supported by Fight the Fakes Alliance

We support and amplify the statements delivered by our members World Heart Federation and US Pharmacopeia and other stakeholders such as Médecins Sans Frontières and International Pharmaceutical Federation on agenda item 13.3 Substandard and falsified medical products (WHA76/13.3) at the 76th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organisation. As described in our Call to Action on UHC, we believe that there is a vital importance of highlighting the link between achieving the goal of Read more…

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#AfricaDay 2023

Fake antimalarials may be killing thousands of people in #Africa – every year! On #AfricaDay let’s #FightTheFakes and promote improved access to quality-assured medicines for ALL https://theconversation.com/fake-drugs-are-one-reason-malaria-still-kills-so-many-92712 -one-reason-malaria-still-kills-so-many-92712 We join #AfricaDay with a key message: Let’s stop the surge of #substandard and #falsified medicines from making more victims in #Africa! #FightTheFakes https://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/tocta_sahel/TOCTA_Sahel_medical_2023.pdf We can’t stand by to watch a health crisis related to #substandard and #fakemeds unfolding in #Africa We join #AfricaDay to raise awareness Read more…

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Fight the Fakes Alliance Welcomes Adesanya Oluwaseun Adedotun (NAFDAC) as First Goodwill Ambassador

The Fight the Fakes Alliance is pleased to welcome Adesanya Oluwaseun Adedotun as its first Goodwill Ambassador. Adedotun, the Assistant Director of the Drug Division in the Post Market Surveillance DGO at National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) of Nigeria, and World Health Organization (WHO) Focal Point on Substandard and Falsified Medical Products, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. I am honoured to be appointed as Read more…

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CALL TO ACTION

The head of WHO, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has said time and time again, global access to safe and quality medical products is a cornerstone of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The link between achieving Universal Health Coverage and substandard and falsified (SF) medical products must be made clear. Allowing substandard and falsified medical products to be produced and circulated in the global supply chain is an obstacle, if not a barrier, to achieving UHC. Read more…

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Articles in Forbes – The role of new tech tools to fight substandard and falsified medicines in Nigeria

Christine Ro, Science Journalist at Forbes magazine, recently talked about the potential of new technology tools to protect patients from falsified and substandard medicines in Nigeria. The article explores the increasing availability of technology-driven solutions to combat counterfeit medicines and their potential impact in ensuring the authenticity and quality of medications. Amongst the innovative tools that are highlighted by the author is Chekkit by health tech firm Chekkit Technologies. Chekkit was the  the first traceability Read more…

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