Where counterfeit drugs are likely to be encountered:
(1) internet pharmacies
(2) developing countries (in some cases may be part of a national policy)
(3) shady drug store operations in the inner city
(4) anyone offering a drug much cheaper than usual retail price
(5) anyone offering a drug in repackaged containers
(6) anyone offering to sell a drug outside of the standard distribution chain
Drugs more likely to be fakes:
(1) drugs of potential abuse
(2) popular lifestyle drugs, like Viagra
(3) antiretrovirals for HIV
(4) high priced medications, such as erythropoietin
