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CDC says about what share of medicines in low and middle income countries are counterfeit?

9% to 41%, versus under 1% in the US.

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  1. About 9% to 41% ✔
  2. Under 1%
  3. About 75%

Why: Studies show about 9% to 41% are counterfeit in these countries. In high-income countries like the US it is under 1%. So bring enough medicine from home.

Huh, didn't know that: CDC says lab analysis is the only sure way to tell a fake drug.

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Answer: About 9% to 41%. Studies show about 9% to 41% are counterfeit in these countries. In high-income countries like the US it is under 1%. So bring enough medicine from home.

  1. CDC Travelers' Health: Counterfeit Medicine wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/counterfeit-medicine
    about 9%-41% of medicines sold in low- and middle- income countries are counterfeit
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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