Illegal Pill Presses: An Overlooked Threat to American Patients

Source: National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators, and The Partnership for Safe Medicines

This report examines the use of illegal pill presses to create counterfeit medications that have been linked to overdose deaths in 29 states. Written by professionals from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators, and the Partnership for Safe Medicines, the report looks at the extent of the problem and considers possible legislative and law enforcement options to address the risk.

Funding Source: National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators, & The Partnership for Safe Medicines

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Illegal Pill Presses: An Overlooked Threat to American Patients

A report on the use of illegal pill presses to create counterfeit medications that have been linked to overdose deaths in 29 states.