Deccan Herald · 17 Sep, 02:38 · Healthcare briefing

‘Up to 20% drugs sold are counterfeit’: How local pharmacies are driving India’s fake drug problem?

Recent reports indicate that up to twenty percent of pharmaceutical products sold in India may be counterfeit, with local pharmacies identified as significant contributors to this crisis.

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Recent reports indicate that up to twenty percent of pharmaceutical products sold in India may be counterfeit, with local pharmacies identified as significant contributors to this crisis. This alarming statistic highlights systemic vulnerabilities within the nation’s drug distribution network. The issue underscores urgent challenges in regulatory enforcement and supply chain integrity. For professionals, this signals a critical need for enhanced oversight mechanisms and stricter quality control protocols across the healthcare sector to ensure patient safety and restore public trust in medical infrastructure.

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This crisis elevates the value of skills in regulatory compliance, supply chain traceability, and risk management. If you work in healthcare or logistics, you must prioritise understanding anti-counterfeiting technologies and audit procedures. Professionals in pharmacy management should focus on strengthening vendor verification processes. A smart move is to upskill in compliance frameworks and digital tracking systems to protect your organisation from liability. You should also monitor legislative changes closely, as stricter enforcement is imminent. By positioning yourself as an expert in integrity and safety standards, you become indispensable in an industry facing severe reputational and legal risks.

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