Preserving Health, Upholding Trust: Brand Protection in Pharmaceuticals.

Pharmaceutical Brand Protection is a critical focus for pharmaceutical companies today. The infiltration of counterfeit pharmaceuticals into the market doesn’t just lead to legal and reputational issues—it directly endangers consumers’ health and lives. These risks go well beyond regulatory compliance; they cut to the heart of society’s trust in legitimate medicine.

The rise of digital commerce has amplified the threat. Counterfeit drug sellers can easily leverage online platforms to reach unsuspecting consumers searching for affordable options. As tens of thousands of online pharmacies emerge—some legitimate, many operating in grey areas, and others selling outright counterfeits—it becomes tough for consumers to distinguish the real from the fake. In many cases, so-called “pharmacies” are actually phishing websites offering popular medications at a discount just to steal personal information.

A robust Pharmaceutical Brand Protection strategy helps address these threats head-on, especially when it comes to identifying and taking down fraudulent listings. BrandShield has extensive experience safeguarding leading pharmaceutical companies by removing rogue online pharmacies, blocking phishing attempts, and tackling trademark infringements across websites, social pages, and marketplace listings. It’s all about shielding consumers from harm and protecting the integrity of trusted pharmaceutical brands.

Common Use Cases:

  • RX Drug Sales
  • Rogue Online Pharmacies
  • Phishing
  • TM Infringement
  • Territorial Violations (Grey Market)

Common Platforms Used:

  • Marketplaces
  • Social Media
  • Websites

Did You Know: Pharmaceutical Scams Edition

$5.04M

Is the average total cost of a data breach in the pharmaceutical industry.

$83B

Worth of counterfeit drugs are sold annually.

10%

Of medicinal products circulating in low-and middle-income countries is either substandard or falsified.

All

Therapeutic categories have had falsified medicines found within them.

Pharma scams around the world

Fake medicine sales

Lowest

Highest

Consequences of Pharmaceutical Counterfeits

Decreased brand reputation

High legal costs

Financial loss for insurers

Health impact on consumers

Public hazards

Increased costs in lawsuits

Reduced revenue

Legal liability

The continued presence of illegal pharmaceutical sales on social media platforms and other websites underscores the need for ongoing vigilance and collaboration with key industry stakeholders. We look forward to continuing our partnership with BrandShield to safeguard consumers and the broader pharmaceutical industry at large from online threats and criminal activity.”

C. Todd Ratcliffe

President & Chief Executive Officer

The continued presence of illegal pharmaceutical sales on social media platforms and other websites underscores the need for ongoing vigilance and collaboration with key industry stakeholders. We look forward to continuing our partnership with BrandShield to safeguard consumers and the broader pharmaceutical industry at large from online threats and criminal activity.”

C. Todd Ratcliffe

President & Chief Executive Officer