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Legislations combating counterfeit drugs in Hong Kong.
1The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Medical Journal = Xianggang Yi Xue Za Zhi
|May 21, 2013
Summary
Hong Kong
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical law
- Public health policy
- Criminal justice
Background:
- Counterfeit drugs pose a significant threat to public health.
- Existing legislation in Hong Kong requires comprehensive review to effectively combat counterfeit pharmaceuticals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze current legislation and judicial practices against counterfeit drugs in Hong Kong.
- To understand stakeholder perceptions on the effectiveness of anti-counterfeit drug laws.
Main Methods:
- Review of Hong Kong ordinances and court cases related to counterfeit drugs.
- In-depth interviews with key stakeholders to gather insights on legislative effectiveness.
Main Results:
- Identified key ordinances (Trade Marks, Patents, Trade Descriptions, Pharmacy and Poisons) combating counterfeit drugs.
- Determined sentencing criteria influenced by intent, drug quantity, criminal history, and cooperation.
- Documented stakeholder views on penalties, enforcement, and the scale of the counterfeit drug issue.
Conclusions:
- Advocates for a specific law with stringent penalties to address legislative gaps.
- Recommends supplementary non-legal measures including public education and enhanced pharmacist roles.
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