Archive for 2011

It’s hard to believe, but in fact it’s true: counterfeit medicine has been found to include boric acid, highway paint, antifreeze and lead. Click here to check out our infographic on the dangers of online pharmacies and a recent report by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.

A British couple pleaded guilty to being the ringleaders in a black market prescription-only medicine business that imported veterinary medicine to Britain through illegal channels. Serving over 4,000 customers, the products were distributed to British farms, stables, kennels and vet surgeries. Concerns were raised over harmful residues in the food chain and unnecessary antibiotic resistance.

“Counterfeiters do not take the patient’s age, weight, or development into consideration when selling fake or sub-standard forms. Moreover, they are not interested in whether the child is taking other medications or if the combination of them will result in an adverse reaction.”

Interpol and “The Dangers of Counterfeit Medical Products” states, “In some cases, fake medicines have been found to contain highly toxic substances such as rat poison.

A Colorado Springs veterinarian tells the story of a friend whose dogs became ill after she gave them heartworm prevention medicine she ordered online.