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Abstract: We investigate the manipulation of web search results to promote the unauthorized sale of prescription drugs. We focus on search-redirection attacks, where miscreants compromise high-ranking websites and dynamically redirect traffic to different pharmacies based upon the particular search terms issued by the consumer. We constructed a representative list of 218 drug-related queries and automatically gathered the search results on…
Read MoreCancer, HIV and hemophilia medicines are among the most counterfeited medical products in Argentina. Counterfeiters have moved from lifestyle drugs to counterfeiting life-saving medicines, putting the health and safety of unsuspecting consumers at risk.
Read MoreA British resident was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment for the importation and possession of counterfeit medicine in Northampton Crown Court. Victor Cheke, 42, was convicted of importing packages of medicinal products originating from China and India which were intercepted by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) en route to Cheke. Analysis of the drugs revealed that the medicines were counterfeit…
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“Just one unsafe medicine threatens patient safety,” said Mr. Bejon Misra, founder of the Partnership for Safe Medicines India, as he urged stakeholders to work together for a safer supply chain.
Misra addressed the Federation for International Pharmaceuticals (FIP) symposium on counterfeit medicines in Hyderabad, September 6, 2011. He urged all stake holders to work together to educate and help protect patients around the globe.
Misra highlighted the importance of educating consumers to report adverse reactions from medicine in order to report unethical practices and expose the culprits.
France24 investigates the “worldwide ring of counterfeit medications.” According to the video report, e-commerce explosion has accelerated the way counterfeit medicine arrives in Europe. In 2010, the European Commission confiscated 3 million units of fake drugs.
Read MoreCongressional Briefing: The Human Impact of Counterfeit Drugs As the recent seizure of more than 8,000 counterfeit pills labeled as “harmless generic medicine” at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport demonstrates, Americans are not immune from the dangers of counterfeit drugs. This is a global public health threat that is gaining increasing national attention from the media (60 Minutes, CNN) and policy experts. Please…
Read MoreAs part of the Department of Justice’s settlement with Google for $500 million for accepting advertising money from unlicensed online pharmacies, the DOJ has agreed to seal from the public evidence of wrong doing by Google executives, including CEO Larry Page. The Justice Department said that the advertisements led to illegal imports of prescription drugs into the country. Justice Department…
Read MoreAs recent stories on 60 Minutes and CNN reported, counterfeit drugs are a growing public health threat in the United States and around the world. The Partnership for Safe Medicines (PSM) and the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care invite you to join us for a free webinar to learn how nurses can help protect patients from counterfeit drugs on…
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