China Drug Investigation: Guide to Fake Drug Identification

Author: Watermark Studio and others
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Features: The crisis of counterfeit drugs has become a global issue. Misusing counterfeit drugs can either delay treatment or, in severe cases, be fatal. Every day, patients around the world die due to counterfeit drugs. There is a saying that 10% of all pharmaceuticals sold globally are counterfeit, with Asia being the "epicenter" of counterfeit drugs, and China being the "pioneer" in Asia. Out of every ten Chinese people, one has consumed counterfeit drugs, and out of every ten pharmacies, one is selling counterfeit drugs. Counterfeit drugs are like "biological terrorism," threatening the lives of ordinary Chinese people every day!!——Is this statement too extreme? This book provides empirical cases to prove it. For your health, please pay attention to this book! This book demonstrates that there is a more frightening misunderstanding than counterfeit drugs—the belief that drugs obtained through legitimate channels, such as those sold in regular hospitals and pharmacies, are free from counterfeits. It must be noted that the shocking truth is—today, we must use scientific "methodology" to think about problems and be vigilant against counterfeit drugs from all channels! Reading the "Counterfeit Drug Identification Guide" will help you understand the following issues:
### 1. Common Methods of Counterfeit Drug Production
1. Useless and Harmless Raw Materials – Delaying treatment and worsening the condition.
2. Toxic and Harmful Raw Materials – Rapidly deteriorating the condition, leading to disability or death.
3. Illegal Additives and Random Combinations – Deceiving consumers by imitating well-known brands.
4. Veterinary Drugs Used as Human Medicines – Dosage is doubled, and the quality is crude.
5. "Expired Drugs" – Expired drugs are waste products, misleading doctors and patients, with greater deceptive and harmful effects.
6. "Premature Drugs" – By delaying the of actual manufacturing time, they become more "expired drugs," further increasing deception and harm.
### 2. Deceptive Paths of Counterfeit Drugs
1. Fake Advertising – Using illegal advertising methods, but more often through legitimate advertising, especially by spreading counterfeit drugs through well-known media.
2. Exploiting Well-Known Brands – Producing and selling counterfeit drugs through legitimate manufacturers, famous factories, renowned hospitals, and reputable pharmacies.
3. Bribery of Government or Enforcement Departments – With a protective umbrella, counterfeiters can operate with impunity.
4. Blocking Public Opinion Surveillance – Using lawsuits or bribery to prevent the media from disclosing counterfeit drug information in a timely manner.
5. Misinformation by Acquaintances – Spreading rumors and misinformation, passing on fake drugs through word-of-mouth.
6. Desperate Search for Drugs in Emergencies – Patients with rare or serious illnesses are more likely to buy counterfeit drugs.
7. Some Counterfeit Drugs Appear Effective Initially – But later reveal poisoning symptoms.
8. Exploiting Legitimate Manufacturing and Distribution Channels.
### 3. Reasons Why Counterfeit Drugs Are Difficult to Combat
1. Insufficient Funding for Drug Regulatory Agencies – Unable to keep up with the sheer volume of counterfeit drugs. It is estimated that 90% of counterfeit drugs are not reported or investigated, and only 10% of the investigated cases are publicly disclosed.
2. Too Lenient Punishments for Counterfeit Drug Producers – Inadequate regulations and weak judicial enforcement, making the risks for counterfeit drug producers too low.
3. Misunderstandings Among Many Patients – Ignoring counterfeit drug information, not reading drug labels, judging drug quality based on advertisements, treating pharmacies as hospitals, quacks as doctors, small clinics as legitimate hospitals, and large hospitals as absolutely reliable.
4. Too Outdated Pharmaceutical Testing Technology in China – This book reveals that drugs that can be detected in the UK cannot be identified in China.
5. Limited and Slow Dissemination of Counterfeit Drug Information – Information from national drug regulatory authorities is still not allowed to be reprinted by the media. It would be better if they were reported daily like weather forecasts.
6. Globalization of Counterfeit Drugs – Out of the total global drug volume, 10% is counterfeit, 50% is ineffective, and more drugs are harmful due to improper use. Asia is the "champion" of counterfeit drug production in the world, and China is the "pioneer" in Asia.