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David Luna, Director for Anticrime Programs in the State Department Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs opened the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Dialogue on Corruption and Illicit Trade: Combating Counterfeit Medicines and Strengthening Supply Chain Integrity on March 2, 2011 in Washington, DC. Mr. Luna framed the conference’s agenda for the day by emphasizing the goals of building…
Read MorePartnership for Safe Medicines Board of Directors’ member Thomas Kubic, President and CEO, Pharmaceutical Security Institute, today issued the following statement regarding last night’s 60 Minutes segment on counterfeit drug sellers. “The global epidemic of fake medicines is a serious public health threat, and consumers’ lack of awareness of it only adds to the danger. Segments like the 60 Minutes…
Read MoreInterview with Tom Kubic courtesy of PhRMA press
Read MoreAn Australian pharmaceutical company was broken into and robbed of almost 260 pounds of prescription medication on March 7, 2011. The Australian company, Jalco Group, was robbed of 110 pounds of pseudoephedrine and 150 pounds o opioid analgesic codeine estimated by the police to be worth be resold on the street for $43 milion, reports The Sydney Morning Herald. A…
Read MoreA proposal to increase the penalties for stealing medical products by bringing medical theft under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations law has been brought before the Senate. Supported by Sens. Bill Nelson of Florida, Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, Charles Schumer of New York and Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia, the…
Read MoreConsumers can use the internet to save money and buy drugs safely online by following our guidelines.
1. Check that your internet pharmacy of choice is VIPPS certified.
VIPPS, Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Site, is a certification of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. VIPPS certification is available for both human and pet medication (Vet-VIPPS).
You can verify your choice by going to http://vipps.nabp.net/ and entering the URL of your pharmacy choice.
Or you can use the NABP website (http://www.nabp.net/programs/accreditation/vipps/find-a-vipps-online-pharmacy/ ) to search their list of VIPPS certified pharmacies.
2. Check for price comparisons.
Pharmacies in your hometown charge varying prices for medications, and you can ask around to find the best prices on your prescription drugs at local pharmacies. Likewise, you can check prices on VIPPS certified online pharmacies to verify you’re getting the lowest price for your authentic and safe medication by using the free service Pillbot.
3. Look for discounts for your medication.
Switch to a generic, if your doctor or pharmacist feel its safe, which will be cheaper than brand name drugs. Ask your pharmacy about senior discounts or 90-day supply purchasing which may be cheaper. And look for free discount coupons on NeedyMeds.
Read MoreSuccesses from the use of artemisinin combination therapies have reduced malaria-related child mortality in half in parts of Africa. However counterfeit artemisinin drugs with lower than prophylactic dosages are creating resistance and turning the tide against the children of Africa. Karen Masterson reports for The Henry L. Stimson Center that malarial parasites “have neutralized the effectiveness of every drug put…
Read MoreBuying medicine online has increased in popularity, but the risks of purchasing online are little understood by consumers. Purchasing from a rogue pharmacy, often indistinguishable from a legitimate one, can put your health and money in the hand of international scam artists that may send you pills that do nothing or make you sicker. Marketwatch’s Val Kennedy reports that industry…
Read MoreCargo theft from a railroad yard earlier this year near Los Angeles.Photo courtesy of Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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