- Mark Stevenson, Professor of Operations Management, Lancaster University
- Read Time: 6 mins
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While the word “counterfeit” may conjure up images of fake cash and knock-off handbags, the pharmaceutical industry – and with it, the fight against COVID-19 – has been significantly affected by illicit goods.