New Report Highlights Concern Over Growing Problem of Counterfeit Drugs in the EU


The proliferation of counterfeit drugs on the global market and easy availability via online pharmacies is an increasing problem. The makers of counterfeit drugs have enjoyed and profited from loopholes in a system designed to deliver healthy medicines to those in need. The rising cost of prescription medications and the ubiquitous presence of online and overseas pharmacies means more people than ever are threatened by these counterfeiting operations.

Piribo, the online destination for business intelligence for the biotech and pharmaceutical industry, has now added a report offering a comprehensive guidance to the issues concerning pharmaceutical counterfeiting which is estimated to affect up to 10% of all drugs.

03 July 2008

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