Asian Journal Of Social Pharmacy

Abstract: Objective To discuss the influence of fake anti-malarial drugs on public health, and to put forward some suggestions on fighting against fake anti-malarial drugs in Cambodia. Methods Multiple methods were applied, including data from Department of Drug and Food (DDF), Ministry of Health (MOH) in Cambodia, sample documents from the internet, to examine the problems of fake anti-malarial drugs in Cambodia. Results and Conclusion Majority of victims are uneducated sections of society. Especially people living in rural areas are the biggest victims of fake anti-malarial drugs. Most of the fake anti-malarial drugs are imported from other countries. Therefore, manufacturers and governments should cooperate to fight against fake anti-malarial drugs.

Key words: malaria, fake anti-malarial drug, mefloquine, artesunate, unlicensed drug