DocumentCode
985834
Title
Counterfeiting and piracy of pharmaceuticals
Author
Grackin, Ann
Author_Institution
ChainLink Res., Newton, MA
Volume
27
Issue
6
fYear
2008
Firstpage
66
Lastpage
69
Abstract
Estimates on counterfeit trade exceed US$200 billion, and inspections across the world cost billions, yet only a very few shipments are actually inspected. This issue has particularly impacted the vital life sciences supply chain. This article discusses what solutions are at hand to reduce illicit trade and ensure a safe and secure supply of pharmaceuticals.
Keywords
drugs; globalisation; industrial property; inspection; international trade; legislation; pharmaceutical industry; quality control; risk management; supply chains; consumers; counterfeit trade; illicit trade; inspection; international trade agreements; legislators; pharmaceuticals; supply chain; Computer crime; Contamination; Costs; Counterfeiting; Drugs; Heart; Inspection; Pharmaceuticals; Supply chain management; Supply chains; Commerce; Consumer Product Safety; Developing Countries; Drug Contamination; Drug Industry; European Union; Fraud; Humans; Informatics; International Cooperation; Legislation, Drug; Pharmaceutical Preparations; United States;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0739-5175
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MEMB.2008.929891
Filename
4671012
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