Why are fake drugs on the Internet "out of control"!The genuine rate is less than 40%.Many people have been deceived?
The danger of the proliferation of counterfeit drugs on the Internet.
The seriousness of the problem of counterfeit drugs on the Internet cannot be ignored, it not only causes losses to consumers' property, but also poses a threat to people's health and lives. The presence of counterfeit drugs on the internet has caused the following series of damages.
i) Misleading consumers.
Counterfeit drugs on the internet are often misleading by exaggerating product efficacy, fabricating user reviews, or using advertising. They are fighting"Magical"fabricate false patient experiences or so-called medical research results to create a convincing illusion. This false information leads many consumers to believe in the miraculous efficacy of these fake drugs and order them.
ii) Severe***
Counterfeit drugs on the Internet are often not scientifically tested, and their safety and effectiveness cannot be confirmed, and even serious *** Some counterfeit drugs may contain harmful ingredients to the human body, which is beyond the scope of what the human body can bear. These drugs may cause serious consequences such as allergic reactions, poisoning, and organ damage, endangering the life and health of patients.
iii) Lack of optimal** time.
The blind use of counterfeit drugs on the Internet often delays the best time for patients. Some patients buy the so-called through the Internet"Anti-cancer miracle drug", missed the regular ** period, resulting in a more serious condition. As a result, patients are not able to receive timely treatment, causing them great pain and harm.
iv) Damage to the credibility of the department.
The proliferation of counterfeit drugs on the Internet has not only harmed the interests of consumers, but also caused a serious crisis of trust in the entire pharmaceutical industry. Many consumers have developed a sense of distrust of the pharmaceutical industry as a whole due to being deceived by counterfeit drugs on the Internet, which has led to concerns about the purchase and use of pharmaceutical products.
The root of the problem of counterfeit drugs on the Internet.
There are several main reasons why the problem of counterfeit drugs on the Internet is so serious.
i) Regulatory failures.
The main reason for the problem of counterfeit drugs on the Internet is the lack of regulation. In many countries and regions, the regulatory system for online drug sales is not yet perfect. Some laws and regulations are not perfect, and the supervision is insufficient, which is easy to provide opportunities for counterfeit drugs. In addition, the specificity of online transactions, cross-border transactions and anonymity also make it more difficult to track down and combat counterfeit drugs.
ii) Lack of consumer awareness.
One of the main reasons why counterfeit drugs are rampant on the internet is the lack of medical knowledge among many consumers. They know very little about the efficacy and *** of the drug, and it is easy to be confused by exaggerated advertising. This means that consumers are easily deceived when buying medicines and blindly believe in the miraculous effects advertised.
iii) Circumvention by unscrupulous merchants.
Illegal businessmen use various means to evade the law in order to make huge profits. They use the anonymity of online transactions, fabricated product information, and the destruction of evidence for prosecution to evade applicable laws. This makes it more difficult to combat counterfeit drugs online and poses a challenge for regulators.
Countermeasures to regulate the online drug market.
In view of the seriousness of the problem of counterfeit drugs on the Internet, it is necessary to take a series of measures to regulate the Internet drug market and protect the rights and interests of consumers and their health and safety.
i) Strengthen supervision.
* and the competent authorities should increase the supervision of the online drug market. Actively promote legislative work, improve the regulatory system, and strengthen the analysis and supervision of online drug sales. Establish and improve the online drug sales supervision system, formulate strict sales guidelines and standards, and regulate the development of the online drug market. At the same time, we will intensify the crackdown on violations of laws and regulations, and severely punish illegal traders who sell counterfeit drugs in accordance with the law.
ii) Enhance consumer education.
Strengthen public health education and popularization of drug knowledge, so that consumers can understand the harm of counterfeit drugs and improve their ability to distinguish between genuine and fake drugs. and related institutions can deliver effective health education information to the public through various channels such as social networking and social networking platforms to help consumers stay away from the harm of counterfeit drugs on the Internet.
iii) Strengthening international cooperation.
The cross-border and global nature of the problem of online counterfeit drugs requires greater international cooperation and exchanges. Countries can jointly establish a platform for information exchange on the problem of counterfeit drugs online, share relevant experiences and technologies, and jointly address the threat of counterfeit drugs online. In addition, cooperation with international organizations and institutions can be strengthened, international standards and guidelines can be jointly formulated, and a global drug network market supervision mechanism can be established.
Conclusion. The seriousness of the problem of counterfeit drugs on the Internet cannot be ignored, it poses a threat to the health and lives of consumers, and also brings a crisis of trust to the entire pharmaceutical industry. To solve this problem, it is necessary to focus on three aspects: strengthening supervision, improving consumer education and strengthening international cooperation. Only through the joint efforts of all parties can we effectively stop the proliferation of counterfeit drugs on the Internet and protect the rights and health of consumers.