The challenge of curtailing the escalation of counterfeit pharmaceuticals

Peggy E. Chaudhry

Handbook of Research on Counterfeiting and Illicit Trade

Edited by Peggy E. Chaudhry

This unique Handbook provides multiple perspectives on the growth of illicit trade, primarily exploring counterfeits and internet piracy. It includes expert opinion on a wide range of topics including the evaluation of key global enforcement issues, government and private-sector agency initiatives to stifle illicit trade, and the evolution of piracy on the internet. The authors also assess the efficacy of anti-counterfeiting strategies such as targeted consumer campaigns, working with intermediaries in the supply chain, authentication technology, and online brand protection.

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Published in print:: 28 Jul 2017

ISBN:: 9781785366444

eISBN:: 9781785366451

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.4337/9781785366451

Pages:: c 520

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Chapter 8: The challenge of curtailing the escalation of counterfeit pharmaceuticals

Peggy E. Chaudhry

Handbook Chapter

Published:: 28 July 2017

Category:: Handbook Chapter

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.4337/9781785366451.00017

Pages:: 157–192 (36 total)

Collection: Social and Political Science 2017

Abstract

In this chapter, the discussion centers around the size and growth of illegitimate pharmaceuticals; the porous supply chain in both physical and virtual markets, which allows illicit traders to penetrate (or circumvent) the licit trade of pharmaceuticals; a succinct clarification of both formal organized crime groups and informal illicit traders fueling the supply; the evolution of agencies designed to govern and enforce this type of criminal activity; and an array of anti-counterfeiting tactics designed to curb this major problem.

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