Trends in Counterfeit Drugs (2024) Kelly M. Elkins

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This book addresses the ongoing issue of counterfeit drugs infiltrating the market, causing illness and death. It examines recent trends in drug counterfeiting over the past 5–10 years, featuring perspectives from federal, state, and city crime lab and toxicology lab personnel, as well as academic researchers. Topics covered include the history of cases, forensic trends, instrumental methods for detecting counterfeit medicines, and policy approaches for control. The text focuses on ways to reduce counterfeit drugs and emphasizes the global impact of illegal medicines.