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Educational Interventions to Combat Counterfeit Medicines in the Philippines

This study aims to tackle the issue of counterfeit medicines in selected areas of the Philippines through targeted educational interventions. We have developed and disseminated informative brochures and posters for both healthcare providers and consumers. Additionally, training sessions were held for drug sellers to enhance their understanding and promote safer practices. The project assessed the knowledge and behavior changes among consumers and drug sellers before and after the interventions, revealing a significant increase in awareness and willingness to engage with informational materials.

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Educational Interventions to Combat Counterfeit Medicines in the Philippines

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  1. Educational intervention tocombat counterfeit medicines in selected areas in the PhilippinesGalang RM, Sia IC, Mendoza OMNational Drug Information Center (Philippines)

  2. Introduction and background • Problem of counterfeit medicines in the Philippines • Initiatives to include educating both the health care providers and consumers about counterfeit medicines

  3. Objectives • To develop and disseminate posters and brochures on counterfeit medicines • To train drug sellers, and determine the effects of these interventions on the knowledge and behavior of consumers and drug sellers

  4. Methods Study Design

  5. Methods Interventions As shown in Figure 1, the project intervention had three components: • Brochures on counterfeit medicines • Posters • Orientation training for drug sellers Project Sites

  6. Methods Modes of Data Collection • Focus group discussions (FGD) • Interviews • Survey

  7. Methods Sample Size • Targeted 500 respondents each from urban and rural areas Data Processing and Analysis

  8. Results Respondents • 667 baseline (pre-intervention) • 708 at endline (post-intervention)

  9. Results Baseline Awareness Effects of the Posters on Drug Sellers’ and Customers’ Behavior • Awareness of Existence of Counterfeit Medicines • Knowledge on Counterfeit Medicines • Nature of Interaction between Consumers and Drug Sellers

  10. Conclusions • Drug store owners were willing to receive IEC materials for dissemination • Positive change in behavior of the drug sellers and customers about counterfeit medicines

  11. Recommendations • Brochure and poster developed for reproduction by drug regulatory agency and national drug store association • Collaboration with the local government units regarding the IEC materials

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