Archive for September 2005
Consumer reports: Buying Canadian drugs: same as in the U.S.?
Although the practice is widespread — and actually abetted by several U.S. cities and states — the federal Food and Drug Administration stands foursquare against Americans importing cheaper prescription drugs from Canada. September 18, 2005 Read the full story at app.com.
[...]Fake drugs On Ugandan market
A PREVIOUSLY rejected antibiotic drug, Cloxacillin capsules BP is on the drug market. The capsules is supplied by Radium Pharmaceuticals Limited which has a tainted track record of supplying fake drugs in Uganda, according to an August audit report by the National Medical Stores (NMS). Frank Nyakairu September 15, 2005 Read the full story at…
[...]As with other price controls, importation is no cure for drug
Our constituents are all concerned about the cost of pharmaceuticals. They wonder why they are paying so much for a blockbuster drug when others in neighboring countries are paying only a fraction of the price. By Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) September 14, 2005 Read the full story at hillnews.com.
[...]U.S.: China must deliver on anti-piracy
(AP) China must deliver on its promises for better protection for patents, trademarks and other intellectual property, Washington's newly appointed official in charge of combatting commercial piracy said Wednesday. By the Associated Press September 14, 2005 Read the full story at cbsnews.com.
[...]Feds: Bucks pharm sold illegal diet pills on Net
Federal prosecutors contend that a small pharmacy in Bucks County illegally sold more than $13 million worth of diet drugs to Internet customers over a recent 19-month period. By Jim Smith September 13, 2005 Read the full story at philly.com.
[...]Branding: design on drugs
The road to great design is fraught with potential minefields. When great opportunities are squandered and the result is mediocre, the culprit is usually collaboration. This is precisely why Target's Clear RX bottles are so remarkable. The new bottle successfully marries intelligent graphic design with functional industrial design. By Evelyn Hafferty September 13, 2005 Read…
[...]New report says counterfeit drug sales to reach $75 billion in 2010, up 92% from 2005
NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ — On the heels of major arrests for drug counterfeiting in China, Canada, and the United States, the Center for Medicines in the Public Interest today released a new report projecting counterfeit drug sales to reach $75 billion in 2010, a shocking 92% increase from 2005. September 13,…
[...]Charges levelled against pharmacist
HAMILTON — An Ontario pharmacist is facing a number of criminal charges in what police are describing as the first-ever case of a Canadian pharmacy that dispensed counterfeit versions of real medication to patients. By the Canadian Press September 9, 2005 Read the full story at canada.com.
[...]4 Deaths Tied to Counterfeit Drugs Dispensed at Ontario, Canada Pharmacy
View larger map King West Pharmacy in Hamilton, Ontario came under scrutiny and the pharmacist of record there was arrested after 11 people died after being prescribed what turned out to be counterfeit versions of Norvasc, a Pfizer heart medication. The pills were actually made of talcum powder. Who: Ontario Regional Coroner’s Office, Royal Canadian…
[...]China police bust Sino-US fake Viagra gang
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese police on Thursday hailed the bust of a Sino-US piracy ring making fake Viagra, but denied using arrests of Americans or other foreign nationals to publicise the fight against piracy, which the United States says China is losing. By Reuters September 8, 2005 Read the full story at reuters.com.
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