Archive for December 2005
Bro WP. Importation of Prescription Drugs and Risks to Patient Safety. California Western Intl Law J. 2005;36:105-116.
Access to affordable prescription drug products is a serious challenge faced by millions of Americans. More than 40% of Americans take one or more prescription drugs; and a small, but increasing, number rely on drug importation to lower costs. Although some imported drugs are legal, a far greater number are unregulated within the U.S. drug…
[...]Langston EL. The Quality Quandary. California Western Intl Law J. 2005;36:19-32.
America’s physicians write over three billion prescriptions a year for patients1—and they need to know that when patients fill those prescriptions, the drugs they take are safe. Physicians want their patients to be able to get those drugs at the lowest price possible. Patient safety and drug quality are the overriding issues, as physicians work…
[...]Counterfeit goods can be unsafe
CONCORD, N.C. — Law enforcement officers were at Lowe's Motor Speedway on Tuesday, learning how to spot counterfeit merchandise. The training session attracted officers from many parts of the state. Companies such as Louis Vuitton and the Motion Picture Association lent their expertise. By Megan Burton and Kyle Almond December 6, 2005 Read the full…
[...]23 arrested for manufacture/sale of spurious drugs
As many as 23 persons have been arrested for contravention of the provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 during 2004-05 and the government is planning to make laws more stringent to stop sale of fake medicines, the Rajya Sabha was informed today. December 2, 2005 Read the full story at webindia.com.
[...]Lawmakers target counterfeit goods that undercut manufacturers
WASHINGTON – When Carter Products Co. developed a tool to help woodworkers cut tricky, contoured shapes, it decided to add a layer of protection for its product. By Ken Thomas, Associated Press November 30, 2005 Read the full story at miami.com.
[...]Online prescriptions could be dangerous to your health
Many people go to the doctor seeking relief from the flu, but we've uncovered a popular prescription is readily available online. And it could be dangerous! December 1, 2005 Read the full story at wfsb.com.
[...]EU, U.S. pledge zero tolerance on fakes
BRUSSELS, Belgium — The European Union and the United States will take a "zero tolerance" approach to counterfeiting around the world, senior officials said Wednesday. By the Associated Press November 30, 2005 Read the full story at seattlepi.com.
[...]Lawmakers target counterfeit goods that undercut manufacturers
WASHINGTON – When Carter Products Co. developed a tool to help woodworkers cut tricky, contoured shapes, it decided to add a layer of protection for its product. By Ken Thomas, Associated Press November 30, 2005 Read the full story at miami.com.
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