Archive for 2007
New counterfeit report highlights worrying trends
"Today, few jurisdictions, whether developed or developing, are immune from counterfeit pharmaceuticals and the infringement of intellectual property rights", warned the report on counterfeiting released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). While the magnitude of counterfeit pharmaceuticals is still reported as low (less than one percent) in many developed countries, such as…
[...]Uganda: NDA Boss Grilled Over Fake Drugs
MEMBERS of Parliament on Monday quizzed officials from the National Drug Authority on the continued proliferation of counterfeit anti-malarial drugs in the country. The Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Bodies and State Enterprises investigating NDA work was meeting the board members over policy issues. NDA is the national drug regulatory body. "We have reports that…
[...]Counterfeit medicines supplier sentenced
Interpol to fight sale of fake medicines in Africa
International police body Interpol will join the fight against the growing trade in Africa in fake drugs for tuberculosis, malaria and HIV/AIDS which threatens the lives of thousands, a senior official said Tuesday. The agency's efforts will begin later this year and will build on its success in tackling the problem in Latin America and…
[...]FDA cautions consumers about buying counterfeit drugs online
Fake medicine: Kingpin used fictitious co names
Fake medicines pose big threat
Jacob Hassan was diagnosed with malaria. The medic prescribed three tablets of Metakelfin to be taken at once and three others after a week. Jacob lives at Mbagala Kibondemaji on the outskirts of Dar es Salaam City. As the medical facility had ran out of the tablets then, the patient decided to purchase the dose…
[...]NAFDAC destroys N353m fake drugs
Free trade with China should not also be lethal
Straight from the Horse’s Mouth
Yesterday's congressional hearing on the FDA's ability to guarantee the safety of our country's drug supply sounded another alarm that real consumer-protection measures need to be put in place that focus on patient safety. Let's hope Congress doesn't hit the snooze button again. It's been 9 years since the Government Accountability Office (GAO) last issued…
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