Florida’s October 20, 2023 Section 804 Proposal for the Importation of Prescription Drugs from Canada

January 10, 2024

Florida’s October 20, 2023 SIP application is the second to last application before FDA approval. The final application was filed on November 16, 2023.

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Picture of a large pill press on a blue tarp. A caption reads "A commercial pill press capable of churning out 17,000 fentanyl pills an hour."

January 8, 2024: DHS reports a surge in pill press seizures

January 8, 2024

Homeland Security seized over 1,800 pill presses in October and November 2023. The FDA warned Amazon not to sell supplements made with undeclared pharmaceuticals and issued another warning about toxic yellow oleander. More domestic and international news about counterfeit medicine.

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Partnership for Safe Medicines Condemns the Weakening of the U.S. Drug Supply through Canadian Drug Importation + Full coverage of decision

January 5, 2024

PSM’s statement on the FDA decision and full coverage including media stories, official documents, and statements from stakeholders.

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Counterfeit and authentic Ozempic needs

FDA warns consumers not to use counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) found in U.S. drug supply chain

December 22, 2023

FDA continues to investigate counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) injection 1 milligram (mg) in the legitimate U.S. drug supply chain and has seized thousands of units of the product. FDA is aware of five adverse events from this lot.

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Notoginseng Formula Special Gout Granule

FDA Alert: Ginseng Compound Recalled for Containing Undeclared Drug Ingredients

December 19, 2023

This is a reprint of an FDA Alert. 8th Avenue Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Notoginseng Formula Special Gout Granule Due to the Presence of Hidden Drug Ingredients, Diclofenac and Dexamethasone When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company’s announcement as a public service. FDA does…

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Cover of U.S. Senate Committee report: The Silent Epidemic: Fentanyl And Older Americans

December 18, 2023: U.S. seniors are also dying from fentanyl, says Senate report

December 18, 2023

Overdose deaths among Americans 65 and older quadrupled over the last 20 years. A Brooklyn man pleaded guilty to selling second hand HIV drugs to local pharmacies. The FDA explained “What You Should Know about Eye Drops.” More domestic and global news about counterfeits.

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closeup of a hand holding lighter fluid

December 11, 2023: Criminals exploit American patients and professionals with black market medicine schemes

December 11, 2023

A CNBC story covered details about Lazaro Hernandez’s $230 million HIV drug diversion scheme. A recent survey showed that Americans don’t understand online pharmacy safety. More news about counterfeit medicines across the globe.

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A closeup of brightly colored supplement bottles with "Neptune's Fix" labels

December 4, 2023: Unregulated “gas station” supplements continue to endanger Americans

December 4, 2023

Neptune’s Fix tianeptine products have caused fainting and seizures. A study in California found unlisted Viagra or Cialis in 67% of over-the-counter sexual performance supplements. Additional news about fake oxycodone in Mexican pharmacies and other counterfeit medicines in the U.S. and overseas.

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Health Canada shares resources about fake online pharmacies

November 29, 2023

It isn’t just U.S. regulators that warn against ordering medicines from unlicensed pharmacies. Canadian regulators have the same concerns about the safety of unapproved medical products.

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November 27, 2023: Canadian gangs export fentanyl, says RCMP

November 27, 2023

Canadian criminal gangs have sold illicit fentanyl in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Costa Rica shut down a domestic fentanyl pill operation. More news in the Kenya, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, and the U.K.

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