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Counterfeit Products

Meaning

Counterfeit Products, within the clinical and pharmaceutical context, are unauthorized and illegally produced imitations of legitimate medical products, including hormones, supplements, or medications. These products often contain incorrect dosages, substituted or inert ingredients, or, critically, harmful contaminants that pose a significant risk to patient health and therapeutic outcomes. They represent a serious public health threat due to their lack of regulatory oversight and unpredictable composition. Their presence undermines the integrity of the healthcare supply chain.