IRACM publishes a free access online database of the key systems to fight against counterfeiting of pharmaceutical products: the authentication systems (overt and covert, analysis equipment, etc.), identification systems (data matrix) and traceability of pharmaceutical products on the market. Visit IRACM database to learn more about these tools.
ICN is very concerned with the growing problem of counterfeit medicines and the negative consequences on the prevention and treatment of disease, which can include poor treatment outcomes or failure of treatment, loss of confidence in health care, resistance to antibiotics and poisoning due to harmful ingredients. Download the position paper. Le CII est très préoccupé par le problème des médicaments de contrefaçon et leurs effets négatifs sur la prévention et le traitement des maladies. Read more…
ICN is very concerned with the growing problem of counterfeit medicines and the negative consequences on the prevention and treatment of disease, which can include poor treatment outcomes or failure of treatment, loss of confidence in health care, resistance to antibiotics and poisoning due to harmful ingredients. ICN supports international initiatives to combat counterfeiting and urges nurses and national nurses associations (NNAs) to collaborate with pharmacists, physicians and others to disseminate accurate information on detection Read more…
USP: According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 25-60% of the medicine supply in developing countries is either substandard or counterfeit. Poor quality medicine undermines public and private investments in global health, while leading to severe illness, drug resistance, and death. In an effort to combat falsified, substandard and counterfeit medicines in Sub-Saharan Africa, USP launched the Center for Pharmaceutical Advancement and Training in Accra, Ghana. Watch this video and be part of in the Read more…
The Institute of Research Against Counterfeit Medicines (IRACM) has published a study on the typology of criminals to help shed light on some of the players in this illicit transnational network. Case studies include individual opportunists that benefit from online anonymity to set up illegal importation routes, white collar criminals that combine legal activities with illegal ones to mask their operations and cybercriminals that set up online pharmacies to spam users with the promise of Read more…
IRACM-Geographic Observatory: if you are looking for news, documents and key figures about a country, visit IRACM Country Information webpage. IRACM-Observatoire Géographique : si vous cherchez des actualités, documents et chiffres sur un pays, visitez la page IRACM Panorama Mondial. (French link)
Découvrez le web’doc du LEEM sur la contrefaçon de médicaments : Bien qu’il soit difficile d’obtenir des données fiables, le trafic de médicament, connaît un inexorable essor. Dans le meilleur de cas, les faux médicaments ne contiennent aucun principe actif. Dans les situations les plus inquiétantes, ceux-ci sont toxiques. Dans les pays en voie de développement, acheter un médicament y compris dans une officine peut causer la mort. De l’achat d’un faux médicament à son authentification, Read more…
Vous voulez savoir ce que AMM, traçabilité, ou CIOPF signifient? Rendez-vous sur le site de l’IRACM et parcourez son Glossaire. http://www.iracm.com (French link)
The IFPMA is committed to safeguarding patients from the harmful effects of counterfeit medicines. Our member companies and associations work closely with the authorities to detect and test suspect products, pursue legal actions as appropriate, and are working with key health partners in education campaigns about the risks posed by counterfeits. – To know more visit IFPMA website.
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