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San Diego Pharmacist Pleads Guilty in Misbranded Cancer Drug Scam
A San Diego Pharmacist, Maher Idriss, owner of Oberlin Medical Supply, has pleaded guilty to playing an integral part in a complex counterfeit cancer drug scheme that bought cancer medications in bulk form from Turkey, India, and Pakistan. The misbranded oncology drugs were then repackaged and sold as genuine, FDA-approved medications. Idriss repackaged the drugs…
[...]PSM Launches Free Online Toolkit to Help Doctors, Nurses Avoid and Detect Fake Drugs
Recent Counterfeit Avastin Incident Highlights Need for Further Education Washington, D.C. (DATE, 2012) – In the wake of the recent counterfeit Avastin incident, The Partnership for Safe Medicines (PSM) today launched two new free resource guides to help doctors and nurses protect their patients from the harm of counterfeit…
[...]Patient Safety Awareness Week – What Medical Staff Can Teach Patients About Counterfeit Medicines
Learn how to educate patients about ensuring their medications are safe by
downloading LEADERS guides for doctors, pharmacists and nurses.
Jackson G, Patel S, Khan S. Assessing the Problem of Counterfeit Medications in the United Kingdom. Int J Clin Pract. 2012 Mar;66(3):241-50.
Abstract Counterfeit medicines pose an ever-increasing threat to public health, although precise tracking of illegal counterfeit prescription drug activity is difficult. Available data indicate that all types of medications have been targeted. Adverse health effects, including death, have resulted from using counterfeit medications; consumers who self-medicate without appropriate interactions with the healthcare system rarely receive…
[...]Dr. Bryan Liang Speaking at a Congressional Briefing
Dr. Bryan LiangSpeaking at a Congressional Briefing
[...]Counterfeit Medicines May Leave Residue in Food Supply Says U.N.
UN officials are establishing the first pharmaceutical standards for medicines used in treating African farm animals.
[...]Colorectal Cancer’s New One Two Punch Undermined by Counterfeiters?
In the wake of cancer clinic scandal involving counterfeit Avastin, a vital medication that breast cancer, lung cancer and colorectal cancer patients take to cut off the blood supply to tumors, new research shows that Avastin may be more vital than ever when used in conjunction with a medication which prevents the cancer from spreading…
[...]Counterfeit Chemo Contained Acetone – 36 Vials Still Missing
Swiss drug maker, Roche, released details of the contents of the counterfeit Avastin found in 19 U.S. cancer clinics.
[...]Ministry Warns of Batch of Cancer Drug in Israel
A week after the US Food and Drug Administration notified 19 clinical medical practices that the Avastin with which they were treating cancer patients was counterfeit and contained no active ingredient, the Health Ministry of Israel announced a shipment of Avastin bearing an identical number to a batch identified as fake was sold in Israel…
[...]La Jolla Businessman, James R. Newcomb, Pleads Guilty to Counterfeit Drug Importation Charges
View larger map In an FDA report unsealed February 16th, La Jolla CA businessman, James R. Newcomb has pled guilty on charges of conspiracy to cause the introduction of adulterated prescription drugs into interstate commerce. Newcomb’s business, Ban Dune Marketing Inc (BDMI) of La Jolla, CA. has been named as a source of the counterfeit…
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