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Counterfeit Drug Challenges

Meaning

Counterfeit drug challenges represent the substantial clinical and public health risks posed by pharmaceutical products falsely manufactured and deceptively labeled to mimic legitimate, approved medications. These illicit drugs often contain incorrect active ingredients, no active ingredients, or toxic contaminants, fundamentally compromising patient safety and therapeutic efficacy. The challenge is particularly acute in the hormonal health space, where counterfeit versions of complex biologicals or controlled substances are frequently encountered. Combating this requires robust global supply chain security and advanced forensic detection methods.