Journal of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems
Open Access

Counterfeit medicines a global threat

Global Pharma Summit

August 10-12, 2015 Philadelphia, USA

Tarek Kilani

Posters-Accepted Abstracts: J Pharma Care Health Sys

Abstract :

The business of fake drugs is a lucrative crime that is increasing annually worldwide. It causes therapeutic failure, drug resistance and economic sabotage. Some of the major causes of widespread drug counterfeiting include corruption, inadequate technology for protection of the identity of genuine drugs as well it requires both local and international efforts. This presentation is aimed to provide an overview of the counterfeit medication problem examining the problem of drug counterfeiting Consequences with emphasis on the causes and possible solutions.