Beware of Counterfeits

Medical Counterfeits

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Counterfeit drugs are a global threat. Patients who buy online or abroad increasingly fall prey to counterfeit drug scams. Worst case, such fakes can endanger the health of unsuspecting users or even be life-threatening.

Bayer is active in the fight against trade with illegal medicines. On this page you will find information about how to protect yourself from fake medicines.

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News About Counterfeit Drugs

Report Suspicious Drug

Contact

Information for Patients

Background Information

Fraudulent Use of Brands

Fighting Counterfeiting in Social Media

Taking Action against Counterfeits

How May We Help You?

Recognizing Fakes

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Bayer's Commitment to Fighting Counterfeits

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New Safety Features for Prescription Medicine in Europe

Brochures and Flyers

General Information

Beware of Counterfeits

We want to protect you from counterfeit medicines. Subsequent flyers give you practical and useful information on how to distinguish the original from the counterfeit.

Flyer "How to protect yourself" (PDF, 348 KB)

Adempas

Flyer Adempas^® (PDF, 3.2 MB)