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Though their medication it sold was neither FDA-approved nor legally imported, Gallant Pharma was able to pass itself off as a legitimate pharmaceutical supplier simply by basing their operation in a Washington D. C. suburb, and claiming their drugs were sourced from Canada. When the Department of Justice (DOJ) originally announced the indictment of 11 people for participating in an…
Read MoreA Tampa Federal court has sentenced Robert Lohr to 21 months in federal prison for conspiracy to smuggle misbranded and counterfeit drugs into the United States. He was also required to forfeit over $900,000 in profits. He had pleaded guilty in January. Lohr operated a business called “Canadian American Drug Club” or “American Drug Club of Bradenton.” He sold prescription…
Read MoreRamsey County Sheriffs in Saint Paul Minnesota conducted an investigation of vendors at an area Hmong night market and discovered counterfeit medication for sale by 2 different vendors. Sheriffs discovered pills, needles, syringes and expired medication during their investigation. Who: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department. When: April 4, 2016, 2013 – 2016. Where: Saint Paul, Minnesota. How: Additional details: The same…
Read MoreThis is a reprint of an FDA Alert. [Posted 04/01/2016] AUDIENCE: Surgery, OB/GYN, Risk Manager ISSUE: The FDA is aware of allegations that Boston Scientific’s urogynecologic surgical mesh may contain counterfeit raw material. We are examining these allegations to determine any necessary and appropriate next steps. FDA is not currently aware that the alleged counterfeit raw material contributes to adverse…
Read MoreThe Internet offers some great opportunities for seniors to save money on their medication. However, there are plenty of savvy internet criminals eager to exploit seniors’ medication needs. How can you protect yourself while still saving money on your medication? Learn how to decode a fake pharmacy website, and you will not have to worry about receiving dangerous fake drugs. Share this…
Read MoreDarlene Krueger and her co-conspirators sold Chinese-made, “all-natural” weight loss supplements via website and mail order sales. Operating out of Louisiana and Florida, Krueger repackaged and sold bulk illicit medications containing the banned weight-loss drug sibutramine, which she then passed off as herbal supplements to her unsuspecting customers. On March 23, 2016, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that…
Read MoreCounterfeit medications can kill. Across the United States, people are dying from consumption of medications that looks legitimate but contains a completely wrong, deadly active ingredient instead. Criminals are substituting fentanyl for active ingredients in drugs like Xanax and Norco. The DEA believes that the counterfeit narcotics are produced in China, before shipping to Mexico and being smuggled into the…
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