Counterfeits

Fake drugs and failed governance

IPN Opinion article

Author: Philip Stevens

As the WHO meets in Geneva to attempt consensus on a new definition of "counterfeit drugs", Philip Stevens and Julian Harris argue that the problem is largely caused by bad government, corruption and poor institutions.

Made in China' proving bad for health

IPN Opinion article

Author: Roger Bate

Recent food and drug scandals in China show that some of the country's manufacturers have a serious problem with quality. Improvements will only come if government control is removed from the press and legal system.

Counterfeit medicines in less developed countries

Author: Julian Morris

Publication date:

Wednesday, May 3, 2006