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Government to bring stricter laws for counterfeit drugs menace

May 16, 2008
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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…

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Confusing Price With Safety

May 15, 2008
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Bryan A. Liang, MD, PhD, JD

We all try to do our best, but even those in public service don't always get it right.  This seems to be the case when it comes to drug importation.  Supporters think that simply because drugs are purchased from "safe" countries as Canada and Britain, they are actually made there and are subject to strict health regulations and oversight.  But this is a dangerous misconception.

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India to Initiate Massive Study of Counterfeit Drugs

May 15, 2008
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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…

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New Law Stops Criminals Who Sell Fake Drugs

May 14, 2008
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20% of drugs sold in India are fake, fear experts

May 14, 2008
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Zero Tolerance For Counterfeit Drugs

May 14, 2008
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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…

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Counterfeit Malaria Drugs Emerging in Vulnerable Countries in Africa

May 13, 2008
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Zambia: Fake Doctor Faces Arrest

May 8, 2008
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A LUSAKA magistrate's court has issued a bench warrant against a Lusaka teacher who is charged with impersonating a medical doctor and allegedly administering fake HIV/AIDS drugs to unsuspecting Lusaka residents at a fee of K5 million. The accused person was allegedly injecting HIV/AIDS patients with a mixture of amino acids claiming that he was injecting them with tetrasil. 8…

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Combating counterfeit drugs

May 8, 2008
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Dubious drugs

May 6, 2008
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