As the investigation proceeds in the “Medicine Mafia” Story, officials are just getting a glimpse of the extent of the problem. Authorities are uncovering well-entrenched criminal organizations going back maybe 5 years. At least seven large unions are involved in the scheme and up to fifty unions are under investigation.Most of the substances in question were for life saving medications for cancer, HIV/AIDS, genetic disorders, and hemophilia. Suspects are accused of distributing expired, diluted, and fake medications.
Argentina’s Superintendent of Health Services estimated that a minimum of 20,000 patients received the illegal pharmaceuticals.
To view more information on counterfeit drugs, read the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFRMA) document on “Counterfeit Medicine: The Global Public Health Risks” at: www.ifpma.org.
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