>> there's a bigger issue with fake drugs masquerading as the original product than masquerading as a generic version.
Yes, stands to reason because a big mainstream name commands a higher price.
But (I know I have gone on a bit about this) a much more serious problem is the sale of genuine but often old and faded antibiotics in third world street markets, as many or as few capsules as the purchaser wants. The result, with people self-medicating until the symptoms clear up, which they often seem to do within a day or two, but not taking the full course that a doctor would have prescribed, is that antibiotic-resistant strains of deadly or troublesome bacteria are being developed.
This widespread phenomenon, far more harmful and potentially deadly than any illegal drug I can think of, should be illegal everywhere.
Last edited by: Armel Coussine on Fri 17 May 13 at 14:13
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