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counterfeit drugs
Coverage of counterfeit drugs in the Nexus archive.
- Senate advances bill to strengthen fight against counterfeit drugs, proposes 15-year jail term for offenders
The Senate advanced a bill to combat counterfeit drugs by proposing a 15-year jail term for offenders. The bill aims to address the threat of counterfeit medicines, which are described as silent weapons of mass destruction due to their harmful impact on lives and healthcare systems.
- Is YOUR online chemist fake? Criminal 'cloning' pharmacy websites to trick patients and sell counterfeit drugs, investigation reveals
An investigation reveals criminals are cloning pharmacy websites to deceive patients and sell counterfeit drugs, posing significant health risks. The scheme exploits online chemist platforms to distribute fake medications, highlighting vulnerabilities in digital pharmacy security.