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Taking falsified medicines can harm your health – World Health Organization

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Jun 24, 2024, 14:17

Taking falsified medicines can harm your health – World Health Organization

World Health Organization shared on LinkedIn: .

“Taking falsified medicines can harm your health. They may contain:

no or incorrect amount of active ingredient
the wrong active ingredient

These medicines won’t treat or prevent disease & may cause harmful side effects. Only purchase medicines from authorized pharmacies.

Concerned about a medication? Talk to your healthcare provider. More info.”

Taking falsified medicines can harm your health - World Health Organization

Source: World Health Organization/LinkedIn

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