Canadian Operator of Internet Drug Outlet Indicted for Distribution of Fake Drugs to US Consumers
Andrew J. Strempler, a Canadian citizen, was arrested by United States officials in Florida and faces charges relating to his operation of a Web site selling drug products to US residents including distribution of counterfeit and non-Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs. “According to the indictment, from around January 2005 through June 9, 2006, Strempler […]
Read More ›Drug Counterfeiters Exploit Men’s Health Risks, PSM Warns
Men’s health risks are often exploited by producers of counterfeit drugs as depicted in an infographic developed by the Partnership for Safe Medicines (PSM). PSM distributed the infographic in recognition of World Anti-Counterfeiting Day and Men’s Health Week, and also reminds consumers of recent counterfeit drug incidents including FDA’s warning in April 2012 to doctors […]
Read More ›New LegitScript Search Tool Allows Consumers to Research Dietary Supplements for Safety Concerns
A new search tool from LegitScript provides information on dietary supplements and other similar health care products indicating whether a product is known to be unsafe or marketed with unsupportable claims. The LegitScript Healthcare Product Search contains data on thousands of supplements and health care products collected from regulatory authorities around the world. The search […]
Read More ›Updated PTCB Certification Exam Blueprint Organized by Nine Knowledge Areas
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) has announced the update of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) Blueprint, which includes the reorganization of current PTCE content into nine knowledge areas. The areas are as follows: Pharmacology for Technicians Pharmacy Law and Regulations Sterile and Nonsterile Compounding Medication Safety Pharmacy Quality Assurance Medication Order Entry and […]
Read More ›NABP Applies for New .PHARMACY Generic Top-Level Domain to Provide a Secure Destination for Consumers
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®), with the support of a global coalition of stakeholders, has applied to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to own and operate the new .PHARMACY generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD). At a time when the vast majority of Web sites selling prescription drugs online are […]
Read More ›Know Your Dose Game Engages Patients to Teach Safe Use of Acetaminophen
As part of the Know Your Dose campaign, the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition has developed an interactive educational game to teach safe use of acetaminophen. The interactive game engages consumers, by inviting them to follow three characters – Ace, Etta, and Mina – through a typical day of aches and pains. The player must help the […]
Read More ›US Senate Voted Against Proposed Amendment to Allow Drug Importation to Consumers
The United States Senate voted against the proposed amendment to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Safety and Innovation Act that would have allowed drug importation from Canadian pharmacies on May 24, 2012. The amendment failed in a vote of 43 to 54, as reported by the Partnership for Safe Medicines (PSM). Subsequently, the FDA […]
Read More ›G8 Leaders Stress Importance of Sharing Information on Rogue Internet Drug Outlets in Camp David Declaration
Group of Eight (G8) leaders emphasized the importance of exchanging “information on rogue internet pharmacy sites in accordance with national law and shar[ing] best practices on combating counterfeit medical products” in order to protect public health and safety. Following their meeting May 18-19, 2012, at Camp David, MD, the G8 leaders stated this priority in […]
Read More ›Surescripts Provides Update on EPCS Prescribing in its Network to Assist Industry and Stakeholders
Since Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued the interim final rule for electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS), a “modest number” of EPCSs have been transmitted across the Surescripts network, reports the company, which is the operator of the largest e-prescription network in the US. In response to questions from industry, Surescripts has provided an Update […]
Read More ›Settlement of NABP – University of Georgia Lawsuit
Today the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (“NABP”) and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia entered into a settlement agreement that resolves a four-year dispute. The NABP develops and administers for its member Boards national pharmacy licensing examinations including the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (“NAPLEX”) and the Multistate Pharmacy […]
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