FDA device will screen for fake medicines overseas
U.S. health officials are making a high-tech screening device available to African authorities to help spot counterfeit malaria pills in hopes that the technology may eventually be used to combat the fake drug trade worldwide.
Medications
Apr 24, 2013 |
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Fake malaria drugs threaten crisis in Africa
(Medical Xpress) -- The emergence of fake and poor quality anti-malarial drugs could dash hopes of controlling malaria in Africa, warn experts writing in the Malaria Journal. Millions of lives could be put ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 17, 2012 |
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System to catch fake drugs has idled for years
(AP) -- The news this week that a fake version of the cancer medicine Avastin has made its way into the United States highlights a longtime concern: There are few safeguards to make sure fake drugs can be ...
Medications
Feb 16, 2012 |
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China breaks up fake medicine racket
China said Friday it had busted a gang that produced and sold fake medicine -- some made of animal feed -- arresting 114 suspects and seizing more than 65 million counterfeit tablets.
Medications
Nov 04, 2011 |
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FDA warning public of risks of online pharmacies
The Food and Drug Administration is warning the public that most Internet pharmacies are fraudulent, selling drugs that likely are counterfeit and could harm or even kill people.
Medications
Sep 28, 2012 |
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Interpol deal with drug firms to fight fake medicines
Interpol on Tuesday announced a deal with the world's top pharmaceutical companies to fight fake drugs which threaten the health of millions, especially in poor countries.
Medications
Mar 12, 2013 |
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Thailand to sell generic Viagra drug: officials
Thailand has approved an affordable generic version of the anti-impotence drug Viagra to go on sale next week, as the country looks to combat rampant counterfeit production, officials said Wednesday.
Medications
Sep 26, 2012 |
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China arrests nearly 2,000 in fake drug crackdown
(AP) — China's Ministry of Public Security says it has detained nearly 2,000 people in a nationwide crackdown on counterfeit drugs, including some to treat cancer.
Medications
Aug 06, 2012 |
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Report: Tracking system needed to fight fake drugs
(AP)—A new report calls for a national drug tracking system to fight the growing problem of fake drugs.
Medications
Feb 13, 2013 |
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International action needed to ensure the quality of medicines and tackle the fake drugs trade
Their call comes just days before 100 World Health Organisation member states hold their first meeting to discuss the problem, and the authors hope it will help to influence the debate and lead to some concrete actions.
Medications
Nov 13, 2012 |
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Internet led to global 'explosion' of fake drugs
The rapid growth of Internet commerce has led to an explosion of counterfeit drugs sold around the world, with China the biggest source of fake medicines, pharmaceutical experts said Thursday.
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Jun 14, 2012 |
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