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    Características, procedencia y lugares de incautación de los productos farmacéuticos y productos sanitarios falsificados en Lima – Perú 2016–2019
    (Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2021-11-08) Marcatoma Tumbalobos, Nataly; Cervantes Tenorio, Samy Jazmin; Moreno Exebio, Luis Enrique
    The objective of this research was to determine the characteristics, origin, and places of seizure of counterfeit pharmaceutical and sanitary products in Lima, Peru, from 2016 to 2019. Method: A data collection form was used, with data taken from alerts issued by the General Directorate of Medicines, Supplies, and Drugs. Results: The percentage of counterfeit pharmaceutical and sanitary products was 27% in 2016, 36% in 2017, 5% in 2018, and 32% in 2019. The district with the highest prevalence of seizures was Cercado de Lima (70.4%). The origin of both seized pharmaceutical products (97.3%) and sanitary products (99.4%) was non-healthcare establishments. According to the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification, the most prevalent groups of counterfeit medications were the musculoskeletal system (29%), respiratory system (18%), and digestive system and metabolism (15%). The most counterfeited dosage form was tablets (51%). The most prevalent seized sanitary products were cosmetics (96.2%). Conclusions: The district with the highest number of seizures was Cercado de Lima, and the origin of seized products was non-healthcare establishments. The most frequently seized sanitary products were cosmetics, while the most common pharmaceutical form was tablets. The most counterfeited ATC group was the musculoskeletal system, and branded products had a higher percentage of counterfeiting.