The lack of formal training on substandard and falsified (SF) medical products among pharmacists is a significant problem that needs to be addressed to combat the global health threat represented by SF products.
A recent study conducted in Sub-Saharan Africa among 355 pharmacy students shows t
hat a dedicated educational course for undergraduate pharmacy students significantly enhanced their knowledge of SF medicines. Improvement was also confirmed through self-assessment, and the course was very well-received among students and teachers.
The findings encourage full implementation of such university courses to enable pharmacists across health systems to intervene and protect communities from SF medicines.
