"Counterfeit Drugs" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Substances manufactured and sold with the intent to misrepresent its origin, authenticity, chemical composition, and or efficacy. Counterfeit drugs may contain inappropriate quantities of ingredients not listed on the label or package. In order to further deceive the consumer, the packaging, container, or labeling, may be inaccurate, incorrect, or fake.
| Descriptor ID |
D058110
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D26.099
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| Concept/Terms |
Counterfeit Drugs- Counterfeit Drugs
- Drugs, Counterfeit
- Counterfeit Medicines
- Medicines, Counterfeit
- Fake Drugs
- Drugs, Fake
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Counterfeit Drugs" by people in Profiles.
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Adverse Effects From Counterfeit Alprazolam Tablets. JAMA Intern Med. 2016 10 01; 176(10):1554-1555.
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Counterfeit Norco Poisoning Outbreak - San Francisco Bay Area, California, March 25-April 5, 2016. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2016 Apr 29; 65(16):420-3.
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What gastroenterologists should know about the gray market, herbal remedies, and compounded pharmaceuticals and their regulation by the Food and Drug Administration. Am J Gastroenterol. 2013 May; 108(5):642-6.