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World Health Organization Fact Sheet: False Medicines and Medical Products

Medicines or medical products that are tainted, falsified, or substandard pose a substantial health risk. This fact sheet from the World Health Organization (WHO) provides facts and guidance on the risks and associated preventive measures in the area of fake medicines. It also discusses the work of the WHO’s Global Surveillance and Monitoring System for tracking incidents of false medicines and medical products. 

Fact Sheet