Only 52% said they check whether a healthcare product is genuine before buying it.
1 IN 3 ENCOUNTERED
A FAKE
Sumit Jha
Aug 26, 2026
Health
33% of surveyed consumers said they encountered a counterfeit healthcare product in the past year.
WHY FAKE
DRUGS
ARE DANGEROUS
Sumit Jha
Aug 26, 2026
Health
✖ No active ingredient
⚠ The wrong ingredient
📉 Incorrect dosage
☠ Potentially harmful substances
Sumit Jha
Aug 26, 2026
Health
– Poor-quality printing
– Spelling mistakes
– Tampered packaging
– Missing manufacturer details
– Batch number or expiry discrepancies
CHECK BEFORE YOU CONSUME
Sumit Jha
Aug 26, 2026
Health
Always purchase medicines from
licensed pharmacies and
authorised sellers.
BUY FROM
TRUSTED SOURCES
Sumit Jha
Aug 26, 2026
Health
If a medicine looks suspicious, do not use it blindly.
👨⚕️ Check with a pharmacist or doctor.
🏛 Report suspected counterfeit products to the relevant drug-control authorities.
SOMETHING LOOKSWRONG?
Sumit Jha
Aug 26, 2026
Health
Check the packaging, batch number, expiry date and seller before using medicines.