Vast quantities of fake medicines are flooding into Britain every year and have almost certainly caused the deaths of patients, a leading expert claimed yesterday. By Ian Johnston August 2, 2005 Read the full story at scotsman.com.

New Yorkers struggling with high prescription drug prices will have a new law to help them find the best prices on their prescription drugs at nearby pharmacies — all at the click of a mouse. The law, which will provide on-line access to New York pharmacy's retail prescription drug prices, was AARP New York's legislative priority in 2005. August 1,…

LONDON (Reuters) – First it was fake CDs, jeans and Rolex watches. Now organized criminals are turning to counterfeit medicines as the latest money-spinner, with potentially lethal results. By Ben Hirschler August 1, 2005 Read the full story at reuters.com.

To ensure that the prescription drug it ships from its factory is the same one that consumers will pick up at their pharmacies, Purdue Pharma L.P. is taking part in a pilot program that will use airwaves to track the product. August 1, 2005 Read the full story at rednova.com.

A private-sector push to help low-income patients pay for prescription drugs has aided more than 600,000 people during the past three months. By Jeff May July 28, 2005 Read the full story at nj.com.

Customers worried their access to cheaper Canadian drugs might be jeopardized need not fear: the world is at their fingertips. By Andi Atwater July 28, 2005 Read the full story at news-press.com.

Senators David Vitter (R-La.) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) joined forces today to present a new bill designed to allow the importation of prescription drugs from more than 20 countries all around the world. During their presentation, Vitter and Stabenow referred to a wide show of support offered by AARP and American seniors for the importation legislation; however, a new study…

WASHINGTON — Taking a step toward allowing the widespread importation of cheap prescription drugs, lawmakers on Thursday introduced legislation that would bar U.S. trade representatives from forging agreements to block such deals. By Jonathan M. Katz, Associated Press July 28, 2005 Read the full story at newsday.com.

Thousands of packets of an anti-cholesterol drug taken by millions of Britons as a treatment for heart disease are to be recalled after the discovery of counterfeit pills awaiting distribution to NHS patients. By Sam Lister July 28, 2005 Read the full story at timesonline.co.uk

ORLANDO, Fla.-While Medicare is in the process of sending its users information on how to apply for help with drug costs this summer, AAA already has a simple solution that many may already be carrying in their wallet: the AAA Prescription Savings program. July 27, 2005 Read the full story at businesswire.com.