Ghana: A New Deal for Fighting Counterfeit Medicines


The proliferation of counterfeit drugs on the global market and easy availability via online pharmacies is an increasing problem. The makers of counterfeit drugs have enjoyed and profited from loopholes in a system designed to deliver healthy medicines to those in need. The rising cost of prescription medications and the ubiquitous presence of online and overseas pharmacies means more people than ever are threatened by these counterfeiting operations.

It is heartwarming to hear that the Food and Drugs Board (FDB) has decided to teamup with the Pharmacy Council to launch a nationwide intensive programme to prevent unregistered food and drugs from being sold in Ghana.

At a press briefing last week, the FDB vowed to halt attempts by some gangsters to launch into Ghana's growing economy through the selling of unwholesome products.

31 March 2008

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