The Partnership for Safe Medicines supports pharmacy benefit reforms in California Senate Bill 966

March 25, 2024

State Senator Scott Wiener’s bill would eliminate under-reimbursement practices that create a dangerous opportunity for criminals to enter the legitimate supply chain.

March 25, 2024: Vegas man sentenced for illegal imported medicine scheme

March 25, 2024
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A Las Vegas man was sentenced for money laundering as well as the illegal importation and sale of prescription opioids. Additional news across the U.S. and in India.

March 18, 2024: A counterfeiting ring in Delhi sold fake cancer drugs to U.S. buyers

March 18, 2024
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The Indian press reported that a Delhi-based ring sold fake cancer medicines in the U.S., China, and India. U.S. embassies and consulates in Mexico warned spring break travelers about counterfeit medicine. More domestic and international news about counterfeit medicines.

Threat Alert: Medicine designed to mimic regulated pharmaceuticals for sale online at Etsy.com

March 5, 2024
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In spite of Etsy’s terms of use, there is a thriving trade in chemicals on the site, including those sold to individuals seeking homemade versions of highly regulated pharmaceuticals.

March 4, 2024: Colorado submits a sharply limited drug importation proposal to the FDA

March 4, 2024
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Colorado’s amended importation plan cuts prospective drugs by 78%. FDA Commissioner Califf warned about counterfeit medicines. A British couple who allegedly provided U.S. clinics they owned with illegally imported cancer medicines is facing extradition. Counterfeit medicine in Canada, Mexico and elsewhere.

Colorado updates drug importation proposal, cuts list of meds by 88, adds Ozempic

February 27, 2024
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Colorado’s updated Canadian drug importation application to the FDA cuts the drug list from 112 to 24 and adds Ozempic to the list of medicines it wants from Canadians.

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A supplement company must pay $2.4 million for selling unapproved drugs, including tianeptine, which is banned in 9 states.

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Counterfeiters are selling a weight loss drug that is still in testing.

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