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Global Congress Dubai Feb 4, 2008. Steve Allen Senior Director Europe, Middle East and Africa. Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals. As of September 30, 2007, counterfeit Pfizer products had been confirmed in at least 75 countries. From Back Alleys to Pharmacy Shelves
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Global Congress Dubai Feb 4, 2008 Steve Allen Senior Director Europe, Middle East and Africa
Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals As of September 30, 2007, counterfeit Pfizer products had been confirmed in at least 75 countries.
From Back Alleys to Pharmacy Shelves Counterfeits in Legitimate Supply Chains Lipitor Norvasc Viagra Celebrex Cabaser Dilantin Cytotec
Seizures and Arrests January 1 through December 31, 2007
The Counterfeit-Firearms Link When Turkish police arrested seven members of a firearms smuggling operation in June 2007, they seized 5,660 counterfeit Viagra tablets in addition to three assault rifles and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.
Case Study Eurogulf Trading • Partnering with MOH ~ NL • Free Zones • Awareness ~ UAE, US Embassy, MOH • MOH NL & MHRA UK • MHRA ‘Alert’ leads to raids • Partnering with Customs ~ Dubai • EGT raids 2006 • 8 yrs Impt for warehouse manager
UK livery Lipitor in NL from Dubai • Spot the difference?
Counterfeit is on the left • Similar to NL seizure?