Tackling Fake Drugs Starts With Retailers Too

Fake drugs may still be reaching consumers through major supermarkets, putting buyers at risk. Regulators should not focus only on illegal production sites. They should also inspect retail outlets, verify products on their shelves and trace questionable items back to their suppliers. Any supermarket found selling fake or unsafe products should face confiscation, destruction of the goods and substantial penalties. Strong enforcement would push retailers to vet their suppliers more carefully.

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