Title :
Counterfeiting and piracy of pharmaceuticals
Author_Institution :
ChainLink Res., Newton, MA
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;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MEMB.2008.929891
