Report warns 96% of online pharmacies operate illegally, posing risks with fake or harmful drugs.

The U.S. Trade Representative's report warns that 96% of the world's 35,000 online pharmacies operate illegally, often selling ineffective or dangerous drugs. These sites frequently lack proper licenses and sell medicines without prescriptions or safety warnings. Nearly one in four Americans who use online pharmacies have encountered fake or harmful medicines. The report also highlights risks from counterfeit goods on social commerce sites like Pinduoduo and Douyin Mall. Despite some progress, challenges remain in combating piracy and counterfeit products.

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