UCL Fight the Fakes

UCL Fight the Fakes UCL Fight the Fakes is a student-led initiative with the aim to raise awareness about SSFFCs (substandard/spurious/falsely-labelled/falsified/counterfeit).

We hope to highlight this serious problem and push this issue to the top of the social healthcare agenda. We share the belief that coordination among all actors involved in the manufacturing and distribution of medicines is vital to tackle this public health threat. We are a partner organisation of Fight the Fakes, an international global campaign based in Geneva Switzerland, working to speak up a

nd help spread the word about the dangers of fake and counterfeit medicines. To learn more about this campaign, please visit www.fightthefakes.org to read the stories of those who are impacted by fake medicines and are speaking up.

27/03/2026

UCL Fight the Fakes team takes on the UK House of Commons 🇬🇧 for the “Safeguarding Health” 💉Parliamentary Event hosted by MP Carolyn Harris & Eli Lilly and Company UK. Our partners came together with leaders in health care, politics, tech & media to call on the Labour Government to hold social media companies that platform sellers of falsified medical products accountable. Our call to action is simple - Prosecute to protect patient safety.

Together we are working to reform outdated medicines legislation & build a safer future for patients in the UK and around the world. Thank you to the MHRA, Eli Lilly and the Patients Association, who amplified our call to and bring together new partnerships.

Our student leaders & PharmAlliance colleagues took part in the roundtable discussions with Eli Lilly representatives and Patients Association about how we can leverage cross-sector alliances to strengthen the to prevent, detect, respond model in real time.

Join UCL Fight the Fakes to act as a bridge - between education, research and public outreach - we aim to demystify the regulatory pipeline and “go where the patients are.”

We are #3 for & in the world according to global QS rankings. ⚕️💊🦠💉🧬🧫
26/03/2026

We are #3 for & in the world according to global QS rankings. ⚕️💊🦠💉🧬🧫

Every year on the 12th of March, we commemorate world kidney day! “Kidney Health for All- Caring for People, Protecting ...
12/03/2026

Every year on the 12th of March, we commemorate world kidney day! “Kidney Health for All- Caring for People, Protecting the Planet.” This infographic highlights the importance of prevention and early detection of kidney disease.

Happy Friday everyone! 🎇 Today’s infographic highlights gastric cancer, aka stomach cancer, and reminds us of how promin...
06/03/2026

Happy Friday everyone! 🎇 Today’s infographic highlights gastric cancer, aka stomach cancer, and reminds us of how prominent and wide the market of falsified medicines covers. Unfortunately, people who lack adequate access to healthcare and such resources continue to turn to un-official means of obtaining medicines to treat their illness, potentially resulting in its progression. Let’s remember to encourage and practice safe medicines usage! ‼️🚨

24/02/2026

Nearly 20 million fake erectile dysfunction pills seized in just 5 years!

22/02/2026

Here is Sophia, a member of UCL Fight The Fakes, discussing the potential safety concerns of weight loss injections that isn’t being spoken about enough.

09/02/2026

Google Banned Ads for Deadly Pill-Making Machines - but the Ads were Still Up Not Too Long Ago…What does the Online market mean for fake pharmaceuticals? Let’s discuss! Comment your thoughts down below ✅

Peep the newest Guardian article on false weight-loss medications, featuring the Fight the Fakes Alliance and our academ...
27/01/2026

Peep the newest Guardian article on false weight-loss medications, featuring the Fight the Fakes Alliance and our academic chair, Prof. Oksana Pyzik 🙌👩‍⚕️

This week we celebrate World Cervical Cancer Prevention Week! Cervical cancer, like the name describes it, is the cancer...
20/01/2026

This week we celebrate World Cervical Cancer Prevention Week! Cervical cancer, like the name describes it, is the cancer of a cervix. Unfortunately, falsified and substandard cancer medications continue to be produced and be a pressing issue globally. Let us remind ourselves this week of the importance of staying diligent in 2026!

A cartoon drawn by one of our team members on the difference in buying medicines from a pharmacy vs online. Remember to ...
10/12/2025

A cartoon drawn by one of our team members on the difference in buying medicines from a pharmacy vs online. Remember to be cautious and stay alert!

A cartoon drawn by one of our team members on fake medicines depicting the change overtime in consumption of medicines. ...
10/12/2025

A cartoon drawn by one of our team members on fake medicines depicting the change overtime in consumption of medicines. Globally, we are suffering from an overconsumption of ozempic, a drug used for weight loss. Unfortunately, many people have turned to buying cheaper, substandard versions of ozempic, which has serious consequences. ☢️☣️⚠️

Did you know that the 1st of December is World AIDS day? Every year on this day, we seek to raise awareness and remind o...
08/12/2025

Did you know that the 1st of December is World AIDS day? Every year on this day, we seek to raise awareness and remind ourselves about the prominence of AIDS around the world and educate one another on what AIDS is. This year’s theme is ‘Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response’.

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