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3 articles for “Counterfeit medicines”
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Effects and Awareness of Substandard and Counterfeit Medicines in Indian Scenario
Abstract: In the last decade many cases of counterfeit medicine have been discovered. Studies on privacy and counterfeiting have suggested that up to 20% of all drugs sold in the Indian market are counterfeit. Due to this high counterfeit medication rate the reliability of medical domain is degrading. Drug manufacturers and distributors are increasingly investing in counter-measures, such as traceability and authentication technologies, to try to minimize the impact of counterfeit …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 9, Issue 2-3, 2020 · pp. 7–10 Read article
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Blockchain Technology for Strengthening the Indian Generic Medicine Supply Chain and Combating Counterfeit Drugs
Abstract: India is one of the leading distributors of generic medicines globally, but its supply chain faces numerous challenges including substandard medicines, counterfeiting, and inefficient logistics. Blockchain technology offers a promising solution by providing a secure, decentralized, and transparent platform to track and verify the entire drug supply chain from production to delivery. This paper investigates the potential of blockchain to mitigate counterfeit drug circulation, improve trust in Indian generic medicines, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 9–12 Read article
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Challenges and Opportunities in the African Pharmaceutical Industry
Abstract: Background: The pharmaceutical industry in Africa has significant potential for growth; however, it is overwhelmed with grappling challenges. Nonetheless, these challenges can create a window of opportunities for innovation. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the profound challenges and opportunities in the continents pharmaceutical industry. Methods: Using data collected from published literature, reports and gray literature was used to conduct a narrative review. Using data collected from various publications …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 88–98 Read article