USTR Warns of Risks from Online Pharmacies in 'Notorious Markets' Report
Thursday, Jan 9, 2025 2:24 am ET
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The U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) annual report on "notorious markets" for counterfeiting and piracy has highlighted the growing risks associated with online pharmacies, warning consumers and investors alike of the potential dangers. The report, released on January 9, 2025, identified 38 online markets and 33 physical markets that are reported to engage in or facilitate substantial trademark counterfeiting or copyright piracy. Among the key findings, the report emphasized the prevalence of illicit online pharmacies and the dangers of counterfeit medicines.