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Counterfeit pharmaceuticals: current status and future projections
Albert I Wertheimer1, Nicole M Chaney, Thomas Santella
1Center for Pharmaceutical Health Services Research, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA. albert.wertheimer@temple.edu
Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : Japha
|January 14, 2004
Summary
Counterfeit drugs are a growing global threat, extending beyond developing nations to reach markets like the U.S. Technological advancements exacerbate this issue, necessitating international collaboration to combat fake pharmaceuticals.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Global Health Security
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- The proliferation of counterfeit drugs poses a significant threat to global public health.
- Historically concentrated in developing regions, drug counterfeiting is now a worldwide concern.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the global problem of counterfeit drugs and their impact.
- To project future trends in drug counterfeiting.
- To propose strategies for mitigation and control.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of MEDLINE-abstracted articles.
- Inclusion of data from diverse sources like news reports, industry releases, and WHO information.
- Independent data extraction and review by multiple experts.
Main Results:
- Drug counterfeiting is rapidly expanding globally, with counterfeit pharmaceuticals entering developed markets, including the U.S.
- Analysis of the global prevalence and origins of counterfeit drugs is presented.
- The multifaceted nature of counterfeit drug issues is defined.
Conclusions:
- Technological advancements have intensified the counterfeit drug problem.
- Addressing drug counterfeiting requires a coordinated global response due to its worldwide scope.