Substandard and falsified medical product recalls in Zambia from 2018 to 2021 and implications on the quality surveillance systems.
Billy ChabalengeElimas JereNamuchindo NanyangweChristabel HikaamboSteward MudendaMichelo BandaAubrey KalungiaScott MatafwaliPublished in: The journal of medicine access (2022)
The majority of the pharmaceutical product recalls in Zambia were substandard products. Manufacturing laboratory control issues lead to most recalls and require investigation of the root causes, preventive action, and strict compliance with the good manufacturing practices guidelines by manufacturers.