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96% of Online Pharmacies Operate Illegally, Threatening Lives

1/10/2025

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A staggering 96% of the globe's 35,000 online pharmacies are operating outside the law, endangering lives with counterfeit medications, according to the U.S. Trade Representative's report. With 19 countries flagged as major sources of these dangerous goods, the urgent call for stricter enforcement against piracy and illegal practices is more crucial than ever to safeguard public health.

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Story summary

A staggering 96% of the globe's 35,000 online pharmacies are operating outside the law, endangering lives with counterfeit medications, according to the U.S. Trade Representative's report. With 19 countries flagged as major sources of these dangerous goods, the urgent call for stricter enforcement against piracy and illegal practices is more crucial than ever to safeguard public health.