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View larger map Thirty thousand packs of counterfeit life-saving drugs may have been consumed by National Health Service (NHS) patients, including drugs used to treat prostate cancer, strokes, heart conditions and schizophrenia. When: June 2007 Where: The United Kingdom How: According to reports by the BBC, reputable UK wholesalers were “duped by sophisticated counterfeits.” Who: MHRA; National Health Service; Orient Pacific International;…
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Recently, there has been talk in our nation’s Capitol about overhauling the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) presence both in the United States and abroad. This is an important step in improving the safety of prescription medications from the global public health threat of counterfeit drugs and the untold harm they cause unsuspecting consumers. But, with limited budget and resources, will the FDA be able to pull off the task?
Read MoreExpert Resources: Report This section contains major reports about counterfeit medicines, internet-based medicines operations, and other related threats that put consumers at risk of acquiring fake or contraband medicines. All of these reports are either in the public domain or available from the host website. For general information on counterfeit medicines, see WHO Fact Sheet No 275, FDA Fact Sheets,…
Read MoreExpert Resources: Testimony This page is a guide to online resources about counterfeit medicines, internet pharmacy issues, and diversion problems. The material is drawn from hearings before legislatures and from other government-sponsored forums. 2006 July 11, 2006: Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Security. U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources. Click here…
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