Potential liability for counterfeit medications

Journal of Pharmacy Practice

Volumn 19, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 215-220

  DeKieffer, Donald E ^a  

^a DeKieffer and Horgan: An International Trade Law Firm   (United States)

Author keywords

Counterfeit; Drugs; Liability; Pharmaceuticals; Supply chain

Indexed keywords

ILLICIT DRUG;

DRUG INDUSTRY; DRUG MARKETING; DRUG PACKAGING; DRUG TRAFFIC; FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION; GOVERNMENT; IMITATION; LAW; LAW SUIT; LEGAL LIABILITY; LICENSING; NEGLIGENCE; REVIEW;

EID: 33750947105     PISSN: 08971900     EISSN: 15311937     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0897190006293517     Document Type: Review

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