Deepak Chaitanya

Comprehensive and Insightful Analysis of Counterfeit Medicines in the EU 
Vishv Priya Kohli’s Counterfeit and Falsified Medicines in the EU: A Legal Perspective is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of medicine, intellectual property, and criminal law. The book provides a thorough examination of the challenges posed by counterfeit medicines within the EU, highlighting the infiltration of the legal supply chain and the involvement of organized crime. Kohli’s detailed case studies and analysis of the EU regulatory framework, including the Falsified Medicines Directive, offer valuable insights and practical recommendations for policymakers, practitioners, and academics alike. A timely and essential contribution to the field. Key recommendations include for EU member states to: 1. Harmonize criminal laws across EU to combat counterfeit medicines ; 2. Build stronger synergies within law enforcement agencies to improve coordination to address the issues; 3. Improve legal frameworks governing medicines, intellectual property and criminal law to fill the gaps; and 4. Fully implement the Falsified Medicines Directive to prevent counterfeit medicines from entering the market These common sense recommendations would create a more robust and cohesive system to protect public health and ensure the integrity of the pharmaceutical supply chain in the EU.