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In an initial warning, health agency (Cofepris) states that Sanofi Pasteur has reported the falsification and marketing of Fluzone Quadrivalent f.f. with health registration number 146M2014 and lot numbers: EUH2174AC, EUH071AB and E0H071AB, all with an expiry date of January 22. Because this vaccine has not yet been registered for use in the Mexican market no batches have been distributed yet.
The second alert is for the illegal marketing of Vaxigrip f.f. suspension, with health registration number 478M96 SSA, also produced by Sanofi Pasteur, with batch numbers U3J091V and U3J481V, both with an expiry date of June 21. This product is to be used exclusively in the healthcare sector and must not be sold or used in hospitals, GP clinics, pharmacies or any other private institution because its safety and efficacy are not guaranteed.
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Mexico : Health agency issues two health warnings after identifying fake flu vaccines
In an initial warning, health agency (Cofepris) states that Sanofi Pasteur has reported the falsification and marketing of Fluzone Quadrivalent f.f. with health registration number 146M2014 and lot numbers: EUH2174AC, EUH071AB and E0H071AB, all with an expiry date of January 22. Because this vaccine
USA : Amazon launches Amazon Pharmacy
In 2018 Amazon acquired online pharmacy PillPack for $750M. The US e-commerce giant has recently cranked up a gear and now sells prescription medicines on its website via the Amazon Pharmacy app. An Amazon spokesperson said that: âWe want to make access to prescription medicines as easy as any other
USA : IHMA reports rising demand for security and authentication devices to address potential Covid-19-related counterfeiting
The latest issue of Vogue Business magazine warns about the dangers of buying fake products online and indicates that the pandemic is contributing towards the push for more security devices. According to IHMA (the International Hologram Manufacturers Association), authentication and track and trace
Mexico : Selling fake medicines could mean up to 15 years in prison
Ernesto Nunez Aguilar, Ecologist Green Party of Mexico (PVEM) Deputy, submitted a proposed reform of the penal code to the legislative assembly and stressed the fact that Mexico has one of the highest rates of fake medicines trading in the world. Mr Aguilar quoted AMIF (the Mexican Association of Ph
Guinea : Health Minister reports that more than 1000 deaths are recorded per year due to fake or falsified medicines
On Tuesday 10 November 2020, deputies unanimously passed a bill to ratify a treaty to create the African Medicines Agency AMA. Members of parliament were able to ask the Health Minister questions about the quality and safety of medicines in the national supply chain. The Minister replied openly to t
Tableau comparatif des mesures de sécurisation des médicaments
| Dispositif |
Réglementation |
Objectif |
Portée |
| Numérotation de série & Datamatrix |
Directive Falsified Medicines 2011/62/UE |
Traçabilité unitaire de chaque boßte du fabricant au patient |
Union Européenne & international |
| Témoin d'inviolabilité |
Norme ISO 21976 / EN 16679 |
Garantir que le conditionnement n'a pas été ouvert |
Officines et hĂŽpitaux |
| Vérification décentralisée |
EMVO / NMVS |
Désactivation du code lors de la dispensation |
SystÚmes nationaux interconnectés |
Foire Aux Questions sur la contrefaçon de médicaments
- Quels sont les indices permettant de repérer un médicament falsifié ?
- Des fautes d'orthographe sur l'emballage ou la notice, une altération de la couleur des comprimés, l'absence de numéro de lot ou un opercule dégradé doivent immédiatement alerter.
- Comment s'assurer de la légitimité d'une pharmacie en ligne ?
- En Europe, vérifiez impérativement la présence du logo officiel commun cliquable renvoyant vers le registre tenu par l'autorité nationale de santé compétente.
- Que faire en cas de soupçon sur un produit de santé ?
- Ne consommez pas le produit, conservez son emballage d'origine et signalez sans attendre le problÚme à votre médecin, votre pharmacien et l'autorité sanitaire locale.