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NABP e-News: November 26, 2008
FDA Opens Inspection Office in China
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) opened a branch inspection office in Bejing, China on November 19, 2008, to help regulate the safety of imported food and medicine, the New York Times reported on November 19. In the coming months, FDA reportedly plans to open inspection stations in Shanghai and Guangzhou, and eventually in India and Latin America.
Internet Drug Outlets Raided by Authorities in Nine Countries
Authorities in nine countries have raided businesses suspected of dispensing prescription medications illegally over the Internet, Reuters reported on November 13, 2008. Coordinated by Interpol, the operation reportedly involved dozens of locations in Britain, Germany, Ireland, Israel, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Canada, and the United States. The complete article is posted under "In the News" in the Internet Pharmacies section of the NABP Web site.
FDA Warns Consumers of Extortion by Impersonators
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about a fraudulent scheme to extort money from consumers by callers who falsely identify themselves as "FDA special agents" or other FDA officials. Several instances have been reported to FDA of calls enticing consumers to purchase discounted prescription drugs by wiring funds to one of several locations in the Dominican Republic. No medications are ever delivered. A subsequent call is received from a fraudulent "FDA special agent" informing the consumer that a fine of several thousand dollars is required to be sent to an address in the Dominican Republic to prevent incarceration or other legal action. More information is available in the FDA news release dated November 12, 2008.
One Additional Pharmacy Awarded DMEPOS Accreditation
NABP recently accredited one additional pharmacy through its durable medical equipment prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) program. A full listing of DMEPOS-accredited pharmacies is available under Accreditation Programs on the NABP Web site.
- Dishman’s Pharmacy, Lawton, OK, has been in operation since 1964. In addition to a full range of traditional pharmacy services, Dishman’s also supplies nursing home and assisted care facilities.
Four Additional Facilities Awarded VAWD Accreditation
NABP recently accredited six additional facilities through its Verified-Accredited Wholesale Distributors® (VAWD®) program, bringing the total number of accredited facilities to 296 as of November 21, 2008. A full listing of VAWD facilities is available under Accreditation Programs on the NABP Web site.
- Fresenius USA Manufacturing, Inc, dba Fresenius Medical Care North America, distributes dialysis solutions, ancillary medications, and supplies to dialysis clinics, physicians, hospitals, and home customers in Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Illinois. The company received accreditation for its Kenosha, WI facility.
- McKesson Medical-Surgical Minnesota Supply Inc, distributes health ca re items, over-the-counter medications, medical supplies, and a limited amount of prescription drugs primarily to nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, and Illinois. The company received accreditation for its Glendale Heights, IL facility.
- McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc, provides pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and physicians’ offices. The facility services customers in California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. The company received accreditation for its Auburn, WA facility.
- Patterson Logistics Services, Inc, distributes dental and veterinary products to customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee, although it is licensed in 33 states. The company received accreditation for its Blythewood, SC facility.
