A shared responsibility

Combating counterfeiting of pharmaceutical products at national level is a shared responsibility involving, relevant government agencies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, health professionals, consumers and the general public. Governments have to create the appropriate environment for the participation of all concerned partners. Similarly, cooperation and collaboration between the various government agencies such as the DRA, customs, police, is also essential for any success in this field.

Counterfeiting of pharmaceuticals is of international dimension. There is therefore, a need to foster intercountry, subregional and regional cooperation in the fight against the counterfeiting of drugs.