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.

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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.

August 31, 2026: Study finds “infrequent inspections” and widespread noncompliance in FDA 503B oversight

The study concludes that the “critical gaps” in oversight pose significant patient safety risks, especially in sterile drug production.

Pill press update: February to July 2026

Between February and July, the media covered pill press seizures in 13 states and customs forfeiture records reported seizures of 16 pill presses, six capsule-filling machines, and over 300 pill press parts, dies, and molds. Learn more about the last six months in pill press news.

Tens of thousands of units of retatrutide: May & June 2026 freight fraud report

May and June 2026 saw thousands of shipments of drugs imported into the US, including weight loss drugs and antibiotics. We studied these shipments to learn more about their manufacturers and contents.

August 24, 2026: Study finds black market retatrutide is not as effective as the clinical trial versions

Black market users lost an average of 4.7%, 5.3%, and 7.2% of their weight after taking “reta” for three months, six months, and one year, respectively. Those in clinical trials lost an average of 5.7%, 11.9%, and 15.5% over the same time intervals.

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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.