Warning from National Association of Boards of Pharmacy: Beware of Continued Dangers of Counterfeit Prescription Drugs
According to a 2006 World Health Organization report, the current prevalence of counterfeit medicines can range to over 10 percent of the drug supply globally.
According to Carmen Catizone MS, RPh, DPh, executive director/secretary of the NABP: "Individuals who depend on medications should have the peace of mind that what they are taking to make them better is in fact doing so, and not endangering their health.
We will continue to work with state and federal governments to ensure prescription drug safety for the future and hope that the safety of America's drug supply remains a priority in Washington."
2006 is a year of increased incidence of fake drugs even in the United States.
Dangerous Pills is a website created by NABP specifically for educating the public about the dangers of counterfeits and steps they can take to protect themselves.
Find more details from the press release.
[Photo Credit: World Health Organization]
Comment Preview