Drug Safety

Health experts warn about growing danger of counterfeit drugs

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, May 16th, 2004

Leading experts from the California Pharmacists Association, SPIRITT Family Services, Latinos Unidos and the Pacific Research Institute gathered recently to warn consumers that purchasing counterfeit prescription drugs can be hazardous to their health.

"The FDA, pharmacists, and pharmacy regulatory officials across the country are increasingly concerned about the safety risks incurred by individuals who import prescription drugs from foreign countries," said Dr. Michael Negrete, associate vice president of clinical affairs of the California Pharmacists Association. "Increasing access to affordable medicine is important, but not at the expense of safety. America's...

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