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4th Global Congress, Dubai
3rd – 5th February 2008
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PSI Mission
The Pharmaceutical Security Institute is a fact finding, non-profit making organisation dedicated to:
Protecting the public health
Sharing information on counterfeiting activity
Initiating enforcement actions with the appropriate authorities
PSI currently has 26 members, which are some
of the world’s major pharmaceutical companies.
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Current Members
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How often are medicines counterfeited?
Number of Incidents2005 – 2006
2005 2006
Counterfeit 899 1,184
Diversion 151 133
Theft 73 54
Total 1,123 1,371
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How often are medicines counterfeited?
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What are some of the issues in this case?
Issue 1: Raising awareness of the dangers• Self-diagnosis. • Self-prescribing. • Knowing the source.
Issue 2: Counterfeiters don’t just manufacture 1 packet!• So where is the rest of it?• What was the batch number and other details?• What was the result of the analysis?
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What progress has been made to protect consumers?
Companies’ Anti-Counterfeiting programmes include: Experienced investigators Skilfully conducted, international investigations Profiling & Targeting the counterfeiters & distributors Trying to work more closely with the authorities More cases identified and better quality arrests
Greater awareness
Commitment of international, regional and national organisations
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What are the responsibilities of the public and private sector?
Find ways of working together Don’t just stop c/f medicines at the borders Share vital details to increase knowledge & investigations Recognise the skills each sector can provide Develop joint projects
Use existing legislation or consider changes
Push for maximum penalties and investigate assets
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Europe & Middle East Region
Ashley How
Director
Tel: +44 (0) 1903 779955
Mob: +44 (0) 7795 345600
Website: www.psi-inc.org
Thank you