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Counterfeit Drugs  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Fake medicine that may be contaminated or contain the wrong or no active ingredient, or the correct active ingredient at the wrong dose. Counterfeit drugs are illegal and may be harmful to health. Drugs whose formulation does not agree with the information stated on the packaging.

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Counterfeit Drug
  • Counterfeit Medicine
  • Counterfeit Medicines

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