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COUNTERFEIT MEDICINES
While the issue of counterfeit medicines is not new, there seems to be a growing prevalence of incidents reported by the media. The following articles highlight some of the reported cases, and dangers, of counterfeit medicines.
FDA (Thaliand) warns consumers about fake drugs sold on the internet
(Bangkok Post - Dec. 12, 2007) Thailand's Food and Drug Administration has warned consumers about fake drugs sold over the internet as the present law cannot control online distribution.
Read More...Drugstore owners charged for selling unregistered medicines
(Inquirer.net - Dec. 10, 2007) The National Bureau of Investigation has filed charges against the Chinese and Filipino owners and operators of several drugstores in Manila for allegedly selling unregistered medicines.
Read More...A Growing Problem - China's Control of Pharmaceuticals and Ingredients
(Threat Watch - Dec. 9, 2007) You can add to the growing list of threats to our National security from China the fact that Chinese companies dominate the production of antibiotics and hold major share of the worldwide sales of many vitamins, antibiotics, enzymes, and painkillers.
Read More...Guest opinion: Counterfeit drugs the most dangerous Chinese export
(Tucson Citizen - Dec. 5, 2007) Legislation is yet again pending that will open America's borders to imported prescription drugs. If proponents of importation have their way, the American market could be flooded with dangerous copycat and counterfeit drugs produced in China, Indonesia and other countries with a poor record on consumer safety.
Read More...Shopping online for prescription drugs
(KNXV-TV - Dec. 3, 2007) Shopping online for prescription drugs can definitely save you some cash. But what you don't know can be deadly.
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Read More...BMA Warns Of The Dangers Of Buying Drugs On The Internet, UK
(Medical News Today - Nov. 30, 2007) A warning to patients about the dangers of buying prescription drugs via the internet came from the British Medical Association (BMA). The Association wants to work with the government and the World Health Organisation to control internet sales of medicines, some of which are counterfeit and potentially harmful.
Medical News Today - Dangers of buying drugs online.pdf 12.00 kB
China Proposes Stiffer Penalties For Fake Drug Makers
(All Headline News - Nov. 29, 2007) A draft law written by China's Supreme People's Court and Supreme People's Procurator proposes stiffer penalties for fake drug manufacturers. Makers of drugs that cause deformities or grave bodily injury may face life imprisonment or even the death penalty, according to the draft.
Read More...MHRA shifts counterfeit battle up a gear
(PharmaTimes.com - Nov. 27, 2007) The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has published its first ever anti-counterfeit strategy, alongside the launch of a new 24-hour hotline for reporting suspected incidences of fake medicines and devices.
PharmaTimes - UK Counterfeit Strategy.pdf 13.89 kB
