The production and sale of counterfeit drugs has always baffled lawmakers. The increase in the popularity of the internet and the availability of medicines on the World Wide Web itself has increased the problem manifold.
The fake or substandard medicine industry, estimated to be worth billions, is thriving in developing countries like India. Given the fact that drugs made in India are sold worldwide, the phenomenon represents a serious public health hazard that extends beyond national boundaries.
Worldwide problem
