Indian Pharma Under Scrutiny as “Zombie Drug” Crisis Spreads in Africa
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A major investigation has raised concerns over the role of powerful synthetic opioids, including tapentadol, in fueling a growing drug crisis across parts of Central and West Africa.
Millions of tablets manufactured in India are reported to be entering several African countries, where they are widely available in informal markets and street pharmacies, according to investigative findings cited in the report.
Health officials and researchers warn that these substances are contributing to the spread of a highly addictive drug mixture known locally as “
