Gilead says counterfeit HIV drugs ended up with patients

The logo of Gilead Sciences Inc pharmaceutical company is seen in Oceanside, California, U.S., April 29, 2020. (Photo: REUTERS/Mike Blake)

Gilead Sciences Inc said an unauthorized network of drug distributors and suppliers sold pharmacies more than $250 million of counterfeit versions of its HIV treatments over the last two years, endangering patients.

The drugmaker said it found 85,247 bottles that had been…