The problem faced by cancer patients in the western countries is that of shortages and not counterfeit. However, there was a recent scare of counterfeit Avastin almost entering the supply chain through Canada.
Yesterday's passing of a bill co-sponsored by Senators Michael Bennet (R-CO), Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) is designed to nip this problem by toughening up penalties.
