Healthy Skepticism Library item: 10335
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Publication type: Journal Article
Videau JY.
[Quality of medicines in least developed countries].
Med Trop (Mars) 2006 Dec; 66:(6):533-7
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=PubMed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17286015
Abstract:
Due to worsening economic conditions and poor enforcement of existing pharmaceutical and customs regulations, third world countries are faced with a growing threat from counterfeit and substandard medicines. With the expansion of illicit markets in urban areas, the sales of medicines of uncertain quality and origin are increasing. Most victims of this illicit trade are among the world’s poorest populations that cannot afford to buy quality drugs through private-sector distribution channels. National pharmaceutical programs promoting universal access to essential generic medicines at reasonable cost are the key to curbing this problem. A system based on strict, rational pharmaceutical purchasing and distribution policies with quality assurance at every level of the supply chain is needed to guarantee that patients receive safe effective high quality healthcare products.
Keywords:
Publication Types:
English Abstract
MeSH Terms:
Developing Countries
Drug Industry/standards*
Pharmaceutical Preparations/standards*
Quality Control
Substances:
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Notes:
French.
