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After counterfeit Avastin®—what have we learned and what can be done?

Abstract

Since February 2012, the FDA has identified widespread infiltration of counterfeit bevacizumab into the US drug-supply chain. This Perspectives uses this case study to highlight the continued lack of information, knowledge, and solutions necessary to protect patients against future breaches in the drug-supply network, as well as the need for collaborative efforts to enhanced surveillance for counterfeit medicines and improve communication of risk information.

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