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28 October 2019Big PharmaSaman Javed

Philippines: fake drugs make up 25% of counterfeits

The National Committee on IP Rights of the Philippines prevented more than PHP455 million ($8.7 million) worth of counterfeit medicines and personal care products from reaching consumers in the first seven months of this year.

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