Educational Resources: Counterfeit Medicine

These educational resources provide information on counterfeit medicine. They are intended for use by educators, health care professionals, and consumers.

Most materials are available in PDF format for immediate downloading or printing. Some materials may be available in print to order at no cost. Send requests for printed materials to ocommpubs@fda.hhs.gov or call 1-888-INFO-FDA.  

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• Counterfeit Medicines - Filled with Empty Promises: You can avoid counterfeit medicine by purchasing only from U.S. state-licensed pharmacies.  This short article explains what counterfeit medicines are, and gives tips on how to avoid the risks.
   

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Counterfeit Medicines: Filled with Empty Promises (Printed size 7" x 10"; English. Other sizes and black and white available by request.) HTML PDF - 9MB

 

Internet Public Service Announcement Banner

 

Stop Counterfeit Drugs (English; can be used on Web sites and linked to pertinent Web pages. Other sizes may be available upon request.) JPG (144 x 144 pixels for Web use) FDA suggests that the banner graphic link to the Combating Counterfeit Drugs Web page