State allows Rx imports from Canada

DES MOINES – Gov. Christine Gregoire signed into law Thursday a bill allowing the importation of prescription drugs from Canada, but the move needs federal approval first, something the governor acknowledged would be a battle. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Friday, May 6, 2005 Read the full story at bellinghamherald.com.

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Internet used to fight fake drugs

The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled the first internet-based system for tracking fake drugs in Asia. At a conference in the Philippines on Friday, the WHO said that up to 10% of medicine on the global market was fake. The global health body says the illegal trade is worth $35bn a year. Friday, 6…

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Fake medications inundate the Russian pharmaceutical market

The problem with fake medications has become very serious on the Russian pharmaceutical market. The Russian Federal Healthcare Supervisory Service has recently put forward a suggestion to introduce a new regulation, which would oblige all pharmaceutical companies to mark their products. 05/04/2005 Read the full story at english.pravda.ru.

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Federal warning spurs some N.J. pharmacies to pull drugs from shelves

HACKENSACK, N.J. – Thirteen New Jersey pharmacies are on a nationwide list of 80 that bought prescription drugs from several distributors now under indictment for selling the medications illegally. Associated Press Posted on Sun, May. 01, 2005 Read the full story at philly.com.

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Pharmacy board targets firm

The South Dakota Board of Pharmacy voted Monday to take action against a Sioux Falls company that helps consumers buy drugs from Canada. KELLY HILDEBRANDT Published: 05/3/05 Read the full story at argusleader.com.

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Online pills a rising threat

STANTON, Ky. — A Powell County man's arrest last year provided police with a crucial clue as to why prescription narcotic abuse in Eastern Kentucky was surging again. By Alan Maimon Monday, May 2, 2005 Read the full story at courier-journal.com.

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Question: What are Internet pharmacies?

Answer: Two types exist: Online pharmacies that fill prescriptions issued by doctors not affiliated with the pharmacy and online pharmacies that employ one or more doctors who prescribe drugs that the pharmacy then ships. Monday, May 2, 2005 Read the full story at courier-journal.com.

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Hong Kong authorities seize fake Viagra, Cialis pills

HONG KONG (AP) – Hong Kong authorities have seized 236 fake Viagra and Cialis sexual performance pills from local pharmacies and arrested eight people, the government said Sunday. Sunday May 1, 2005 Read the full story at thestar.com.

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