Podcasts

Counterfeit drugs are a threat to our nation’s public health and the country's prescription drug supply. Listen to counterfeiting experts discuss the various ways counterfeit drugs enter the system and important steps the government and consumers can take to protect themselves from dangerous pills.

Counterfeit Drugs Growing Concern

Carmen Catizone, CEO of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy discusses recent episodes of counterfeit drugs in North America.

Patrick Ford Discusses the Dangers of Counterfeit Drugs at the National Conference of State Legislators

Patrick Ford, director of Global Security for the America's region for Pfizer Incorporated, discusses the incidence of counterfeit drugs in the United States.

Indiana State Senator Gary Dillon Discusses the what Can Be Done to Ensure Patient Safety in the Distribution Channel

Senator Gary Dillon (R) Indiana, discusses the incidence of counterfeit drugs and its impact they can have on a patient.

Chris Zimmerman, Explains the Role the Drug Wholesaler Has in Ensuring Drug Safety

Chris Zimmerman, Vice President, Security and Regulatory Affairs, AmerisourceBergen, explains the role of pharmaceutical wholesalers in delivering products from manufacturer to pharmacies.

John Theriault Details Incidence Reports and Specific Counterfeit Drug Busts

John Theriault Details Incidence Reports and Specific Counterfeit Drug Busts

Congressman Mike Rogers Comments on the Importance of Increasing Penalties for Drug Counterfeiters

Congressman Mike Rogers explains the importance of H.R. 5156, a bill that calls for strengthening criminal penalties against those who have participated in the production, distribution, and sale of counterfeit drugs.

States and Federal Government Role in Securing Safe Drugs

Carmen Catizone introduces the issue of drug counterfeiting and talks about the work NABP is doing in conjunction with states.