(Second in a series) For consumers who purchase prescription drugs from illegitimate Internet sites, sometimes all it takes is completing a simple questionnaire. There are generally no examinations, lab tests, follow-ups, or medical records. Often the origin of the prescription … Continue reading →

Counterfeit drugs generate an estimated $75 billion in revenue. Unlike fake purses and sneakers, counterfeit drugs can kill. In fact, each year 100,000 people around the world may die from substandard and counterfeit medications. With all of the laws and … Continue reading →

The Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA), which focuses on compounding and a track-and-trace system, was signed into law last week by President Obama. A track-and-trace system, long sought by doctors, patient, and non-profit advocacy organizations, including CSIP, is designed to help authorities catch counterfeit or … Continue reading →

Many counterfeit drugs enter the U.S. supply chain through a combination of pharmaceutical cargo thefts and rogue online drug sellers. Last year alone, the number of seizures of counterfeit pharmaceuticals resulting from cargo thefts was 9% of the total seizures … Continue reading →