ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: The aim: Formulate recommendations for improving the efficiency of detection and investigation of trafficking in falsified medicines, application of criminal¬istics knowledge. To analise the contemporary condition and the latest trends in combating this type of crimes and to justify the need for creation of a complex criminalistic methodic investigation. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and methods: Ðnalysis of the applicable laws governing trade in medical products in Ukraine; judgments of courts of Ukraine for the period from 2013 to 2022; results of generalization of 128 criminal proceedings; active employee survey results (205 respondents) etc. Over the course of the present research, we have used general scientific and specialised research methods. RESULTS: Results and Conclusions: Increasing the effectiveness of combating the illegal circulation of falsified falsified medicines is a complex problem that encompasses a whole system of directions, requiring the combined efforts of international bodies and organizations, various scientists. One of the priority directions for the introduction of an effective mechanism for combating the distribution of falsified medicines is the development of a complex criminalistic methodic investigation.
