Permanent Forum on International Pharmaceutical Crime: Protecting public health globally

The Permanent Forum on International Pharmaceutical Crime (PFIPC) is an international enforcement forum aimed at protecting public health through the exchange of information and ideas to foster mutual cooperation.

Learn More

Our Mission

Our mission is to foster international cooperation in the fight against pharmaceutical crime. We strive to protect public health by sharing knowledge, resources, and best practices among enforcement agencies worldwide.

Learn more about our initiatives, the work we do, and how we are making a difference globally. Stay informed about our latest efforts to combat counterfeit and illegal pharmaceuticals.

PSM Advocates for SHOP SAFE legislation at Anti-Counterfeiting Day on the Hill

Our Executive Director, Shabbir Safdar, along with PSM members, shared examples of pharmaceutical counterfeits and helped attendees understand why current systems for stopping counterfeit product sales do not work well.

October 7, 2024: DEA warning – Dozens of fake online pharmacies sold millions of fake pills to customers in all 50 states

An indictment by the Department of Justice against 18 individuals who allegedly sold counterfeit pills via dozens of fake pharmacy websites to residents in all 50 states prompts warnings from two additional federal agencies.

What it means that the shortage of weight loss drugs is almost over

Drug shortages attract patient risk in many forms. Since first seeing compounded semaglutide for sale on Etsy in early 2023, the Partnership for Safe Medicines has recognized the unique threats that counterfeit and substandard versions of FDA-approved diabetes and obesity injectable medicines pose to consumer safety. Because unprecedented demand has outweighed the FDA-approved supply, PSM…

September 30, 2024: 27 individuals indicted in Puerto Rico over wholesale distribution of misbranded and diverted medicine

Twenty-seven people in Puerto Rico indicted in misbranded and diverted drug case, CBP seized counterfeit and misbranded drugs in two states, and fake arthritis and cancer medications seized in India.

Get Involved

Join us in our mission to protect public health. Learn more about how you can contribute to our efforts or collaborate with us. Your support and involvement are crucial to our success.