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96% of Online Pharmacies Illegally Selling Counterfeit Medications

1/20/2025

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A staggering 96% of online pharmacies worldwide are operating illegally, endangering consumers with counterfeit medications, according to the U.S. Trade Representative's report. It flags 19 countries for their counterfeit activities and identifies several Asian retailers, underscoring a serious global public health crisis fueled by these illicit operations.

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Story summary

A staggering 96% of online pharmacies worldwide are operating illegally, endangering consumers with counterfeit medications, according to the U.S. Trade Representative's report. It flags 19 countries for their counterfeit activities and identifies several Asian retailers, underscoring a serious global public health crisis fueled by these illicit operations.