What can be done to improve the counterfeiting situation?
• Strengthen accountability within the drug distribution system through tougher enforcement and penalties. • Evaluate and improve, where necessary, the practices of all those who distribute or dispense prescription medicines. • Employ new technology that has been proven to be effective against counterfeiting. • Determine whether increased regulation is needed at both the state and federal levels. • Evaluate whether FDA will need additional resources to deter counterfeiting. FDA collaborative efforts with industry have been a very positive first step.
