Study Finds Fifth of Medicines in Africa May Be Fake

While the findings of this study are worrying, people should avoid from making sweeping generalizations based on this alone. There are some possible biases in the research methods including non-random sampling and unpublished surveys that found no issues, as well as a lack of studies in general about substandard medication apart from Asia and Africa. Additionally, the prevalence of false and subpar medication fluctuates across time, countries, and type of medication.