Counterfeit medicines. Bitter pills

BMJ. 2007 Dec 1;335(7630):1120-1. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39412.431655.AD.

Abstract

Counterfeit drugs are estimated to represent 10% of the global market in medicines, rising to almost a third in some parts of the developing world. Andrew Jack reports on bids to tackle a growing threat to patients' health

MeSH terms

  • Developing Countries*
  • Drugs, Generic / economics
  • Drugs, Generic / supply & distribution*
  • Fraud / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • International Cooperation
  • Public Health

Substances

  • Drugs, Generic