Drug fraud
Drug Fraud
Drug fraud (pronunciation: /drʌɡ frɔːd/) is a type of healthcare fraud that involves the illegal act of falsifying information related to pharmaceutical products. This can include the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of counterfeit, adulterated, or misbranded drugs.
Etymology
The term "drug fraud" is derived from the English words "drug", which refers to a substance used for medical treatment, and "fraud", which refers to wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.
Types of Drug Fraud
There are several types of drug fraud, including:
- Counterfeit Drugs: These are fake drugs that may be contaminated or contain the wrong or no active ingredient. They could have the right active ingredient but at the wrong dose.
- Adulterated Drugs: These are drugs that have been tampered with, for example by adding in substances which are not declared in the label.
- Misbranded Drugs: These are drugs that are marketed with false or misleading labels, often claiming to treat conditions they have not been approved for.
Related Terms
- Pharmaceutical Fraud: A broader term that encompasses drug fraud as well as other fraudulent practices in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Counterfeit Medicines: A specific type of drug fraud involving the production and sale of fake medicines.
- Healthcare Fraud: An umbrella term that includes any fraudulent activity in the healthcare sector, including drug fraud.
Legal Consequences
Drug fraud is a serious crime that can result in severe penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and loss of professional licenses. In many jurisdictions, it is prosecuted under general fraud laws, as well as specific laws related to drugs and healthcare.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Drug fraud
- Wikipedia's article - Drug fraud
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