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Fake medicine is a real problem in Colorado

<a href="https://www.safemedicines.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CO-2021-update-infosheet-SECURE.pdf">Download our most recent summary of the situation in Colorado</a>

Download our summary

Download our information sheet about counterfeit drug incidents in Colorado and consult the updates below.

State incident summaries

  • October - December 2022

Colorado has also been pursuing the importation of prescription drugs from Canada since May 2019. If established, this program will open the door to counterfeits in Colorado. Learn more about the state's efforts.


RSS Counterfeit News in Colorado

  • Judge rejects 'personal use' defense for thousands of fentanyl pills
    May 19, 2025
  • District of Colorado | Monte Vista drug dealer sentenced to 15 years of federal prison for distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl | United States Department of Justice
    May 5, 2025
  • Jury finds man guilty of 19 counts, acquits him on 1 in kidnapping, wiretap case
    May 8, 2025
  • Adams County high-volume fentanyl and meth dealer sentenced to 30 years
    May 6, 2025
  • Crew of fentanyl dealers indicted in Colorado
    May 6, 2025

Read more news about counterfeit medicine in Colorado.

Additional PSM Coverage

Grand Junction Man Arrested For Manufacturing Fake Xanax Pills In His Apartment

August 31, 2018

Colorado Man Indicted After Selling Fake Fentanyl Pills That Killed One And Injured Another

August 15, 2018

2 Chinese Nationals Among 21 People Indicted in International Fentanyl Smuggling Rings

October 24, 2017
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