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Florida SIP application dated Oct 20, 2023 Attachment D

January 10, 2024
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Attachment D Cover Letter Biktarvy Descovy Dovato Genoya Juluca Odefsey Prezcobix Prezista Ravicti Rexulti Symtuza Tivicay Vraylar Xtandi

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Picture of a large pill press on a blue tarp. A caption reads "A commercial pill press capable of churning out 17,000 fentanyl pills an hour."

January 8, 2024: DHS reports a surge in pill press seizures

January 8, 2024
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Homeland Security seized over 1,800 pill presses in October and November 2023. The FDA warned Amazon not to sell supplements made with undeclared pharmaceuticals and issued another warning about toxic yellow oleander. More domestic and international news about counterfeit medicine.

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Partnership for Safe Medicines Condemns the Weakening of the U.S. Drug Supply through Canadian Drug Importation + Full coverage of decision

January 5, 2024
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PSM’s statement on the FDA decision and full coverage including media stories, official documents, and statements from stakeholders.

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Counterfeit and authentic Ozempic needs

FDA warns consumers not to use counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) found in U.S. drug supply chain

December 22, 2023
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FDA continues to investigate counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) injection 1 milligram (mg) in the legitimate U.S. drug supply chain and has seized thousands of units of the product. FDA is aware of five adverse events from this lot.

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Notoginseng Formula Special Gout Granule

FDA Alert: Ginseng Compound Recalled for Containing Undeclared Drug Ingredients

December 19, 2023
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This is a reprint of an FDA Alert. 8th Avenue Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Notoginseng Formula Special Gout Granule Due to the Presence of Hidden Drug Ingredients, Diclofenac and Dexamethasone When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company’s announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product…

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Cover of U.S. Senate Committee report: The Silent Epidemic: Fentanyl And Older Americans

December 18, 2023: U.S. seniors are also dying from fentanyl, says Senate report

December 18, 2023
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Overdose deaths among Americans 65 and older quadrupled over the last 20 years. A Brooklyn man pleaded guilty to selling second hand HIV drugs to local pharmacies. The FDA explained “What You Should Know about Eye Drops.” More domestic and global news about counterfeits.

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December 11, 2023: Criminals exploit American patients and professionals with black market medicine schemes

December 11, 2023
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A CNBC story covered details about Lazaro Hernandez’s $230 million HIV drug diversion scheme. A recent survey showed that Americans don’t understand online pharmacy safety. More news about counterfeit medicines across the globe.

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Pharmacies lose money with PBM reimbursements

December 6, 2023
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Pharmacies lose money on PBM reimbursements Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) are reimbursing pharmacies below cost and it’s not an isolated incident. When we asked state pharmacy associations all around the country about this problem, their members flooded our inbox. Their PBM contracts require them to dispense both generic and brand name medication to patients at a loss. We all know…

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A closeup of brightly colored supplement bottles with "Neptune's Fix" labels

December 4, 2023: Unregulated “gas station” supplements continue to endanger Americans

December 4, 2023
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Neptune’s Fix tianeptine products have caused fainting and seizures. A study in California found unlisted Viagra or Cialis in 67% of over-the-counter sexual performance supplements. Additional news about fake oxycodone in Mexican pharmacies and other counterfeit medicines in the U.S. and overseas.

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Criminal Complaint, USA v Gonzalez, September 2023

November 29, 2023
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United States District Court Northern District of California USA v Gonzalez, et al Criminal Complaint Filed September 14, 2023 Read the document.

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