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What is a spurious drug?
What is a spurious drug?
- A drug with no active ingredient
- A drug used to fight fatigue and anaemia
- A drug formulated with non-sterile tap water
- A drug formulated to resemble another popular brand (correct)
How was Procrit counterfeited in 2002?
How was Procrit counterfeited in 2002?
- It was packaged in a different color
- It was marketed for a different medical condition
- It was watered down with non-sterile tap water (correct)
- It was sold under a different brand name
What penalty is prescribed under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 for manufacturing and selling spurious drugs?
What penalty is prescribed under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 for manufacturing and selling spurious drugs?
- No penalty is prescribed
- Imprisonment (correct)
- Community service
- A monetary fine
What is the global issue related to counterfeiting mentioned in the text?
What is the global issue related to counterfeiting mentioned in the text?
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What risk did the counterfeit Procrit pose to patients?
What risk did the counterfeit Procrit pose to patients?
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