Protecting the Public from Illegal Pharmaceutical Products

Patients face considerable risks from fake and illegal pharmaceutical products. The risks are even greater in low and lower-middle income countries, where the rates of illegal medicine are much higher and seem to be getting worse as criminals become increasingly … Continued

Black Market Supply Builds Antibiotic Resistance

A recent headline in the Guardian declared that antibiotic resistance rivals cancer as a public health issue. It’s been known for decades amongst medical and public health experts: the tools that we have to fight killer bacteria are becoming less … Continued

Illegal Medicine Threatens Patient Safety

Illegal Medicine threatens lives across Asia Black market supply of pharmaceutical drugs poses numerous threats to public safety. The threat is dependent on the type of illegal medicine. Counterfeit medicine is highly dangerous for patients. The key risk arises from … Continued