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Fake drugs: a global overdose
This week in Health, we shine a spotlight on the worldwide ring of counterfeit medication.
Globalisation and the e-commerce explosion have revolutionised the way fake drugs arrive in Europe. Since its creation in 1998, Viagra became the most counterfeited drug in the world. We head to the French border with Switzerland, where customs officials have been tracking the famous little blue pill.
Next, an undercover report in China reveals how fake drugs are being sold in real pharmacies. Our correspondents in Beijing follow an activist who spends his days trying to expose this highly sophisticated market.
And finally, we take a look at high-tech solutions to counter the illegal trade. Ghana benefits from a detection system, using just a barcode and a mobile phone.



























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diebetic foot ulcers
Any clinical trials done to safe a toe, a leg, etc. affecting a diebetic patient?
Streaning Video Accessible Now
Thank you for the change that made the streaming video accessible today. Excellent story on a problem with impact across Europe, Asia and Africa.
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I also am receiving this screen--on further trying it appears like the link up will be made, but the indicator just keeps spinning around. Would really like to see this story.
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I also cant seem to get access.This would be a great video for teaching students. Can access be allowed? Please
mPedigree
That's such a great idea! why dont more countries have this?
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Why am I getting "Access Denied" when I try to watch the Fake Drugs story from 5/9/2011?