Policy and Law
Giacolone RP. Drug Wholesaling and Importation: Challenges and Opportunities. California Western Intl Law J. 2005;36:65-76.
Much interest and controversy abounds regarding the benefits and perils associated with the importation of pharmaceuticals. The Internet has provided an uncertain vehicle for such importation especially as it pertains to two key areas: product authentication and product integrity. As a result, questions exist as to whether other U.S. entities may provide a more legitimate…
[...]Liang BA.* Over The Virtual and Geographic Borders: Understanding Importation and Counterfeit Drugs. Cal W Int Law J. 2005 Jun 3;36(1):7-18
Abstract. U.S. citizens depend extensively on medicines for health and quality of life. Yet a major problem attends the drug supply: counterfeit medicines. Although currently the United States has a relatively safe, closed system, it has not been immune to counterfeits, and harm associated with counterfeits has occurred here. Further, because terrorist activities have been…
[...]Liang BA.* International Drug Importation: Issues in Public Policy, Patient Safety, and the Public Health. Cal W Int Law J. 2005 Jun 3;36(1):1-6
Abstract. This issue of the California Western International Law Journal memorializes the proceedings of the First Annual San Diego Health Policy Conference, International Drug Importation: Issues in Public Policy, Patient Safety, and the Public Health. Leaders from medicine, law, public policy, academia, and patient care groups gathered together on June 3-4, 2005 to discuss the…
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