Counterfeit Medical Products – How To Be Sure You’re Getting the Right Thing
Most people think of watches, DVDs, shoes and purses when they think of counterfeit items in the U.S. market. What about counterfeit prescription drugs, healthcare products or medical devices? Despite vigilance on the part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and law enforcement, counterfeiting of healthcare products and medical devices and components has grown in recent years, according to CBS News. Using the internet as a distribution channel has made it easier for counterfeit drugs and devices to penetrate the supply chain and reach customers and end users. And counterfeit medical products are not just a U.S. problem, they are a global problem.
13 November 2007