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March 25, 2024: Vegas man sentenced for illegal imported medicine scheme
A Las Vegas man was sentenced for money laundering as well as the illegal importation and sale of prescription opioids. Additional news across the U.S. and in India.
[...]March 18, 2024: A counterfeiting ring in Delhi sold fake cancer drugs to U.S. buyers
The Indian press reported that a Delhi-based ring sold fake cancer medicines in the U.S., China, and India. U.S. embassies and consulates in Mexico warned spring break travelers about counterfeit medicine. More domestic and international news about counterfeit medicines.
[...]Threat Alert: Medicine designed to mimic regulated pharmaceuticals for sale online at Etsy.com
In spite of Etsy’s terms of use, there is a thriving trade in chemicals on the site, including those sold to individuals seeking homemade versions of highly regulated pharmaceuticals.
[...]March 4, 2024: Colorado submits a sharply limited drug importation proposal to the FDA
Colorado’s amended importation plan cuts prospective drugs by 78%. FDA Commissioner Califf warned about counterfeit medicines. A British couple who allegedly provided U.S. clinics they owned with illegally imported cancer medicines is facing extradition. Counterfeit medicine in Canada, Mexico and elsewhere.
[...]How low PBM reimbursements ultimately endanger US patients
Pharmacy benefit managers have created an economic climate that encourages the sale of fake and diverted medicines by systematically under reimbursing pharmacies.
[...]February 26, 2024: Safe Chain Solutions settles HIV drug diversion lawsuit with Gilead Sciences
A Maryland drug distributor lost $2.7 million in a settlement over selling secondhand medicine to U.S. pharmacies. Additional news in Alabama, California, New Jersey, Tennessee and more.
[...]Plea Agreement, USA v Sherrie McCain, February 2024
United States District Court Northern District of Alabama USA v Sherrie McCain Plea Agreement Filed February 20, 2024 Read the document.
[...]Information, USA v Sherrie McCain, February 2024
United States District Court Northern District of Alabama USA v Sherrie McCain Information Filed February 20, 2024 Read the document.
[...]Materials FOIA-ed by PSM
Freedom of Information Act materials PSM often files federal and state Freedom of Information requests with government agencies to dig into the subjects we research. We post the materials that we receive on this website. If you’re keeping track, you can see all those posts here. Sorry, we couldn’t find any posts. Please try a…
[...]February 20, 2024: FDA warns companies selling unapproved semaglutide and tirzepatide
Companies in New York and Florida were selling unapproved GLP-1 agonists. Operation Shield IV removed $69 million in illicit medicine and doping substances from European markets. A California man who distributed smuggled tianeptine received a two-year sentence.
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