The issue of the entry of counterfeit medicines into Lebanon is still a matter of time, as it has been noticed in the recent period that there are many drug dealers and its promotion in the markets without supervision or accountability, which poses a threat to the lives of citizens. What is the Pharmacists Syndicate’s comment on this phenomenon? What about solutions?
In this context, the President of the Lebanese Pharmacists Syndicate affirmed that “Lebanon’s identity is linked to good medicine, not to drug dealers and the drug smuggling mafia.”
In an interview with the “Lebanese Debate”, Salloum appealed, “The security forces and all authorities to intervene to prevent the entry of counterfeit medicines into Lebanon, especially as they endanger the life and health of the patient.”
He added, “Our first and foremost concern is the entry of legal and good medicine into Lebanon, especially medicines manufactured locally. It is important to maintain the quality of medicines.”
In conclusion, Salloum revealed that “the import of medicines decreased from one billion dollars to 300 million dollars, and the quantities sold in pharmacies indicate that most of the medicines are counterfeit, which endangers the lives of citizens and leads them to death.”
