Pharmaceuticals

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  EMPACT arrests for IP crime top 1,000 in 2023

  That marks a massive increase on the previous year, when there were 115 arrests, according to a new fact sheet.

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  Armenian parliament advances illegal medicines bill

  Legislation comes in response to concerns medicines scheduled for destruction have stayed in circulation.

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  Concern over counterfeit steroid risks for female bodybuilders

  Women may be more likely than men to be exposed to counterfeit and unsafe products, finds Australian study.

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  Warning as pentobarbital is found in counterfeit pills in US

  Study follows a major bulk seizure of the drug, which has been found in fake oxycodone and alprazolam pills, earlier this year.

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  India unveils upgraded GDP standard to fight illegal meds

  The new version departs from earlier drafts because it has been upgraded to the status of a mandatory 'Schedule' document.

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  Gilead extends legal action over HIV drug falsification

  Gilead has filed a new lawsuit against people and organisations it accuses of selling fake versions of its HIV medicines.

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