Posts Tagged ‘counterfeit drugs’
Thousands of Fake Pills Removed from UK Pharmacies
View larger map Thirty thousand packs of counterfeit life-saving drugs may have been consumed by National Health Service (NHS) patients, including drugs used to treat prostate cancer, strokes, heart conditions and schizophrenia. When: June 2007 Where: The United Kingdom How: According to reports by the BBC, reputable UK wholesalers were “duped by sophisticated counterfeits.” Who: MHRA; National…
[...]The Last Line of Defense Against Counterfeit Drugs
Recently, there has been talk in our nation’s Capitol about overhauling the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) presence both in the United States and abroad. This is an important step in improving the safety of prescription medications from the global public health threat of counterfeit drugs and the untold harm they cause unsuspecting consumers. But, with limited budget and resources, will the FDA be able to pull off the task?
[...]Counterfeit Drug Sellers – Small Penalties for Big-Time Offenses
The sale of counterfeit prescription drugs is neither harmless nor insignificant. Today, the illicit sale of counterfeit prescription drugs is outpacing the sale of street drugs as many dealers are finding it to be “more profitable” and “less risky.” Counterfeit prescription drugs and street drugs both endanger lives, yet, counterfeit drug sellers face significantly less penalties while making much more money (as much as 2,000 times the profit of crack or heroin). This is a tremendous public health concern around the world and on our domestic front.
[...]Consumer Protection Group Opposes Drug Importation Bill
Partnership for Safe Medicines speaks clearly about the dangers of importing prescription drugs from Canada in its statement regarding the proposed “Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act” sponsored by Senators Dorgan (D-ND), Snowe (R-ME), McCain (R-AZ) and Stabenow (D-MI), which would allow for prescription drug importation.
[...]Proceed with Caution: Safely Purchasing from Online Pharmacies
As today’s economy has more and more people struggle to reduce costs, it is easy to understand why many consumers find purchasing medications online attractive. But online purchases represent the most dangerous example of “buyer beware”: the money you might save through an unverified online drug seller may cost you or your loved ones loss of health or life.
[...]The Real Impact of IMPACT
Counterfeit drugs are a global problem that requires an international solution. In fact, an international cooperative effort is already underway with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Medical Products Anti-Counterfeiting Taskforce (IMPACT).
[...]What You Don’t Know About Importing Drugs From Canada
Facts About Importing Drugs From Canada
[...]Protecting Our Supply Chain from Counterfeit Drugs
In the fight against substandard and counterfeit drugs, we can’t forget that these unscrupulous businessmen and counterfeiters don’t just make fake prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, they also counterfeit the raw materials and ingredients used by legitimate manufactures.
[...]Consumer Toolkit: Protecting Yourself from Counterfeit Drugs
Safe Savings Download your own copy of SAFEMEDICINES Safe Savings. Americans are searching for less expensive medication, but also want assurance that the drugs they rely on are safe, untainted and regulated to ensure quality. Americans looking for better prices on prescription drugs don’t have to look far. Smart shoppers with the right information can…
[...]Protecting Yourself & Your Family Chinese Partnership for Safe Medicines
患者和供应商需要警惕和意识到与网上药店及伪劣药品相关的现实风险。您需要了解伪劣药品，以便防范、检测伪劣药品并向相关机构报告。这样，您能够尽量减少买到伪劣药品的风险，还能够向州食品与药品管理局及其他打假机构报告相关案例，对伪劣药品进行回击。 安全药品 安全药品检查清单是 Partnership for Safe Medicines 提供的一体化培训工具，可通过多种具体途径防范、检测伪劣药品并向相关机构报告。请随意打印或散发。单击图片获得一份副本。 培训指南 州食品与药品管理局 。州食品与药品管理局提供多种材料，指导您防范、检测伪劣药品并向相关机构报告。重要资源包括： 伪劣药品问答、消费者培训材料、不宜从网上购买的药品、突击检查情况更新、正品与伪劣药品图片对比，以及更多信息。 全国消费者联盟。全国消费者联盟 (NCL) 为消费者提供方便的指南，协助消费者识别伪劣药品并向 fraud.org 报告。
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