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February 14, 2022: Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid Trafficking report released

February 14, 2022

The final report of the Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid Trafficking summarizes the fentanyl crisis and makes recommendations for a coordinated federal response to help save American lives.

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16-year-old in Kansas Killed by Fake Pill Sold on Snapchat

February 11, 2022

A 16-year-old in Kansas died after he was sold a counterfeit pill containing fentanyl by a drug dealer on Snapchat.

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February 7, 2022: PSM sponsors webinar on family advocacy opportunities

February 7, 2022

On February 2nd PSM held a one-hour webinar to discuss advocacy opportunities and federal legislation such as the DRUGS Act, which could make positive change.

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Parents in Mississippi Push for Change After Son Killed by Fake Pill Sold on Snapchat

February 7, 2022

Parents in Mississippi have asked legislators for help after they lost their 19-year-old son to a counterfeit pill sold to him on Snapchat.

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How can families affected by fentanyl or fake medicines become advocates in 2022?

February 4, 2022

Has your family been affected by fentanyl or fake pills? Learn about opportunities in 2022 to advocate to address the crisis in this webinar about federal legislation this year.

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January 31, 2022: New York nurses allegedly sold $1.5 million in fake vaccine cards

January 31, 2022

Two nurses in New York allegedly made $1.5 million over a three month period forging vaccine cards and entering them in New York’s statewide vaccine database. Catch up on this and 16 more stories.

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January 24, 2022: 85,000+ bottles of fake HIV medicines

January 24, 2022

First among the more that two dozen stories in this week’s round up: Gilead Sciences is suing a a network of unauthorized drug suppliers and distributors for selling over 85,000 bottles of counterfeit HIV medicines sold as legitimate Biktarvy and Descovy to U.S. pharmacies.

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Take Action: Ask congress to require domain name sellers to take down websites that sell drugs illegally

January 19, 2022

The “Domain Reform for Unlawful Drug Sellers” or “DRUGS” Act would require domain name sellers to lock and suspend websites when regulators or law enforcement show evidence that they are selling drugs illegally.
This would be a game changer for patient safety.

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January 18, 2022: Stay on top of COVID with CDC tips for buying real masks; 4 free home tests

January 18, 2022

The surge of the omicron variant has left people struggling to find COVID tests and upgrading their face coverings. Read on to find suggestions for both, as well as the rest of the week’s counterfeit medicine news.

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Fake HIV Medication Reached U.S. Pharmacies—And Patients

January 18, 2022

A new story in the Wall Street Journal revealed details about the mysterious criminal counterfeiting ring that has been selling fake versions of HIV medications Biktarvy, Symtuza, and Descovy to licensed pharmacies. Read to learn some key things about the crime.

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