FROM THE EDITOR Dear BPP subscribers: I am pleased to present to you the 8th edition of The Brand Protection Professional. In this edition we provide you with a view on the serious issue of counterfeit pharmaceuticals from a leading medical authority, Dr. Jay Joshi, on the issue. Dr. Joshi, an anesthesiologist specializing in pain management, addresses the epidemic of opioid addiction and unqualified pain specialists, counterfeits drugs, and how generic meds may threaten the health and safety of patients.…

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David S. Lipkus, Esq.Kestenberg Siegal Lipkus, LLP and Member of The CanadianAnti-Counterfeiting Network

Scott SmithSenior Manager, Global Security, Allergan